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author | Joey Hess <joeyh@debian.org> | 2005-10-07 19:51:38 +0000 |
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committer | Joey Hess <joeyh@debian.org> | 2005-10-07 19:51:38 +0000 |
commit | 1ea73eea5ecc6a8ed901316049259aee737ee554 (patch) | |
tree | 03a077f0b1b1548f3c806bd1c5795964fba0fb52 /ca/boot-installer/mips.xml | |
download | installation-guide-1ea73eea5ecc6a8ed901316049259aee737ee554.zip |
move manual to top-level directory, split out of debian-installer package
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diff --git a/ca/boot-installer/mips.xml b/ca/boot-installer/mips.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f237aa957 --- /dev/null +++ b/ca/boot-installer/mips.xml @@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 24663 untranslated --> + + + <sect2 arch="mips" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> + + <sect3> + <title>SGI Indys TFTP Booting</title> +<para> + +After entering the command monitor use + +<informalexample><screen> +bootp(): +</screen></informalexample> + +on SGI Indys to boot linux and to begin installation of the Debian +Software. In order to make this +work you may have to unset the <envar>netaddr</envar> environment +variable. Type + +<informalexample><screen> +unsetenv netaddr +</screen></informalexample> + +in the command monitor to do this. + +</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3> + <title>Broadcom BCM91250A TFTP Booting</title> +<para> + +On the Broadcom BCM91250A evaluation board, you have to load the SiByl boot +loader via TFTP which will then load and start the Debian installer. In +most cases, you will first obtain an IP address via DHCP but it is also +possible to configure a static address. In order to use DHCP, you can +enter the following command on the CFE prompt: + +<informalexample><screen> +ifconfig eth0 -auto +</screen></informalexample> + +Once you have obtained an IP address, you can load SiByl with the following +command: + +<informalexample><screen> +boot 192.168.1.1:/boot/sibyl +</screen></informalexample> + +You need to substitute the IP address listed in this example with either +the name or the IP address of your TFTP server. Once you issue this +command, the installer will be loaded automatically. + +</para> +</sect3> + </sect2> + + <sect2 arch="mips"><title>Boot Parameters</title> + + <sect3> + <title>SGI Indys TFTP Booting</title> +<para> + +On SGI Indys you can append boot parameters to the +<command>bootp():</command> command in the command monitor. + +</para><para> + +Following the <command>bootp():</command> command you can give the +path and name of the file to boot if you did not give an explicit name +via your bootp/dhcp server. Example: + +<informalexample><screen> +bootp():/boot/tftpboot.img +</screen></informalexample> + +Further kernel parameters can be passed via <command>append</command>: + +<informalexample><screen> +bootp(): append="root=/dev/sda1" +</screen></informalexample> + +</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3> + <title>Broadcom BCM91250A TFTP Booting</title> +<para> + +You cannot pass any boot parameters directly from the CFE prompt. Instead, +you have to edit the <filename>/boot/sibyl.conf</filename> file on the TFTP +server and add your parameters to the <replaceable>extra_args</replaceable> +variable. + +</para> + </sect3> + + </sect2> |