Ah ha, got it working. A combination of using 'nofb' parameter and disabling the unused embedded SCSI and Compaq Ethernet controller.
> Hi all, > > I'm using the network boot floppy and my machine locks when probing the > video driver. > > I use the 'skipddc' parameters to skip video card probing. But it still goes > ahead and probes the card. I have also tried other parameters 'noprobe' and > 'text' all have no affect, it still probes the card and locks. > > Any ideas? > > Hardware... > > Compaq Proliant Server 1850r > 600Mhz > ATI Mach64 Rage II > Compaq 431 array controller > 1 18GB SCSI disk > 1 GB ram > > Thanks, Garry. >
