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> Hi All: > > I was wondering if there is a way to get network module loaded on a box > before FAI starts its install. We have a new set of motherboards where Im > having to compile the intel e1000e and igx drivers in order for Debian to see > the network interfaces. Obviously, FAI cant install without a network > interface. Though the PXE boot in the beginning works just fine, it's when > the NFS mount needs to be made where the issue lies. > > If not whats the proper way to create an initrd/vmlinuz image so that upon > boot the interface comes up and the image is compatible so it can run the > proper live/scripts? > My usual approach is: Build a proper Debian package for your (patched?) kernels and install that into the NFSROOT (chroot into it, dpkg -i <kernel-deb>) and copy the kernel binary and the initrd over to the PXE/TFTP area. Best, Michael
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