Re: FreeBSD doesn't even boot!
Hey! --- Abstract: I'm trying to install FreeBSD on a brand new HP Compaq. But whether I install it with BootMgr or the standard MBR, the computer won't enter the FreeBSD boot process. Instead, it reboots itself in an infinite loop. --- Thanks for the reply so far. FreeBSD still won't boot. You might want to consider installing a standard MBR during the installation (so not the FreeBSD bootloader). Then only FreeBSD will boot if you have selected the drive as the primary drive in the bios (assuming you have two disks). If you need your machine badly but can't boot Windows yet? Just select the other drive in the bios and you're ready to go :) I've now tried both the standard MBR and the FreeBSD bootloader. Both cause my computer to reboot in an infinite loop. If everything is running, install GRUB or LILO, whatever you prefer. Works better in some cases, and looks nicer as well :) Cheers, Jorn Hope to see you again, Jorn :) -- j. pgpbljHxSA4dr.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: FreeBSD doesn't even boot!
Jorn Argelo wrote: You might want to consider installing a standard MBR during the installation (so not the FreeBSD bootloader). Then only FreeBSD will boot if you have selected the drive as the primary drive in the bios Oh, that reminds me of another question. I installed 5.3 on a Dell Inspiron 8200 (and am thoroughly pleased). Can I change / remove the boot loader now, after I've done all this? I would basically like to get rid of it, so that it just boots into FreeBSD. There are no other OSs on here. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FreeBSD doesn't even boot!
Hello all. I'm trying to install FreeBSD 5.3 (using the mini-installation ISO) on my new HP/Compaq stationary. It has to Serial-ATA harddrives, and I want one for FreeBSD and one for Windows. I installed FreeBSD along with BootMgr, but it does not want to boot. It just makes silly beeps. I am given two choices, F1 for FreeBSD and F4 for Drive1. More recently, I attempted to install Windows XP on this Drive1. It removed my MBR, but in turn it successfully booted Windows. So I reinstalled FreeBSD, but now whenever I select FreeBSD it just reboots my computer. When I select Drive1, it loads some kind of MAC addressing scheme by HP and then freezes. Personally, I'm helpless. Virtually, I'm humble. Thanks. -- j. pgpyOBiRJNSI5.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: FreeBSD doesn't even boot!
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 20:38:43 +0100, jsha wrote Hello all. I'm trying to install FreeBSD 5.3 (using the mini-installation ISO) on my new HP/Compaq stationary. It has to Serial-ATA harddrives, and I want one for FreeBSD and one for Windows. I installed FreeBSD along with BootMgr, but it does not want to boot. It just makes silly beeps. I am given two choices, F1 for FreeBSD and F4 for Drive1. More recently, I attempted to install Windows XP on this Drive1. It removed my MBR, but in turn it successfully booted Windows. So I reinstalled FreeBSD, but now whenever I select FreeBSD it just reboots my computer. Might be a conflict of Windows expecting its own MBR, but suddenly sees an unknown one. MBRs are nasty things. Scroll down for more info. When I select Drive1, it loads some kind of MAC addressing scheme by HP and then freezes. It isn't going to help us too much when you say some kind :) You have to be more specific. On other words, tell us exactly what you see. You might want to consider installing a standard MBR during the installation (so not the FreeBSD bootloader). Then only FreeBSD will boot if you have selected the drive as the primary drive in the bios (assuming you have two disks). If you need your machine badly but can't boot Windows yet? Just select the other drive in the bios and you're ready to go :) If everything is running, install GRUB or LILO, whatever you prefer. Works better in some cases, and looks nicer as well :) Cheers, Jorn Personally, I'm helpless. Virtually, I'm humble. Thanks. -- j. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FreeBSD doesn't even boot!
jsha wrote: Hello all. I'm trying to install FreeBSD 5.3 (using the mini-installation ISO) on my new HP/Compaq stationary. It has to Serial-ATA harddrives, and I want one for FreeBSD and one for Windows. I installed FreeBSD along with BootMgr, but it does not want to boot. It just makes silly beeps. I am given two choices, F1 for FreeBSD and F4 for Drive1. More recently, I attempted to install Windows XP on this Drive1. It removed my MBR, but in turn it successfully booted Windows. So I reinstalled FreeBSD, but now whenever I select FreeBSD it just reboots my computer. When I select Drive1, it loads some kind of MAC addressing scheme by HP and then freezes. Personally, I'm helpless. Virtually, I'm humble. Thanks. -- j. Read the online handbook on multi booting. ALWAYS read the handbook before doing anything on your own that you have either never done before, or are unsure of. Next - search this lists archives on multi booting. In any event, you will find your answer - if you only look. -- Best regards, Chris The chances of anybody doing anything are inversely proportional to the number of other people who are in a position to do it instead. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
