Agnello George wrote: > On 4/28/08, Rony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Agnello George wrote: >> >>> Hi >>> I am trying to install Cent OS 5 on a freshly formatted HDD. When boot >>> my system frm the CD rom i get e following error >>> >>> >>> >>> >> Whenever you have problems of booting from CDs, always cross check the >> same CD on other systems. >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Rony. >> > > Thanks for the tip, i used the same hard disk on another system , > booted with the same CD ( cent OS ) .... and it didn't give me any > issue !! .... it seem to be a RAM issue on my previous system !! i > guess !! cause the complete error was > > RAMDISK: Compressed image found at block 0 > crc error > VFS: Cannot open root device "<NULL>" or unknown-block (253,0) > plese append a correct "root=" boot optiion > kernel panic -not syncing: VFS : Unable to mount root fs on > unknow-block (253,0) > > ........ any tips on how to check a defective RAM > > The K/Ubuntu live CDs have a memory test option. Clean your RAM contacts with a *pencil* eraser. Don't use an ink eraser or else the gold plating will get rubbed out. Press the RAM in again with a perfect 'click' at both ends.
BTW, it does not matter if the hard disk is present or not in a CD boot, till you actually begin the installation to the disk. If live boot fails only in a particular system, it can be due to the motherboard not being GNU friendly. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom. -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
