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| author | Frans Pop <elendil@planet.nl> | 2006-04-29 19:46:52 +0000 |
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| committer | Frans Pop <elendil@planet.nl> | 2006-04-29 19:46:52 +0000 |
| commit | 38d0077a7ee31c6e72bdb098c494ff0e4a6af8a5 (patch) | |
| tree | 6b652a2117c4d27522cac0632c09f5dd3c0568fb /fi/boot-installer | |
| parent | 675e5edbece0a84afe6745bc10d6868503a8c828 (diff) | |
| download | installation-guide-38d0077a7ee31c6e72bdb098c494ff0e4a6af8a5.zip | |
- Switch Finnish from XML-based to PO-based translation
- Correct placement of changelog entries from Joey
Diffstat (limited to 'fi/boot-installer')
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/alpha.xml | 441 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/arm.xml | 219 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/boot-installer.xml | 32 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/hppa.xml | 12 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/i386.xml | 367 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/ia64.xml | 464 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/intro-cd.xml | 35 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/intro-firmware.xml | 18 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/intro-hd.xml | 16 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/intro-net.xml | 19 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/m68k.xml | 361 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/mips.xml | 100 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/mipsel.xml | 96 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/parameters.xml | 350 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/powerpc.xml | 247 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/s390.xml | 30 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/sparc.xml | 89 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | fi/boot-installer/trouble.xml | 284 |
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diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/alpha.xml b/fi/boot-installer/alpha.xml deleted file mode 100644 index d43770c8b..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/alpha.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,441 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 29334 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="alpha" id="alpha-firmware"> - <title>Alpha Console Firmware</title> -<para> - -Console firmware is stored in a flash ROM and started when an Alpha -system is powered up or reset. There are two different console -specifications used on Alpha systems, and hence two classes of console -firmware available: - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - - <emphasis>SRM console</emphasis>, based on the Alpha Console Subsystem - specification, which provides an operating environment for OpenVMS, Tru64 - UNIX, and Linux operating systems. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - - <emphasis>ARC, AlphaBIOS, or ARCSBIOS console</emphasis>, based on the - Advanced RISC Computing (ARC) specification, which provides an operating - environment for Windows NT. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -From the user's perspective, the most important difference between SRM -and ARC is that the choice of console constrains the possible -disk-partitioning scheme for the hard disk which you wish to boot off -of. - -</para><para> - -ARC requires that you use an MS-DOS partition table (as created by -<command>cfdisk</command>) for the boot disk. Therefore MS-DOS partition -tables are the <quote>native</quote> partition format when booting from -ARC. In fact, since AlphaBIOS contains a disk partitioning utility, you may -prefer to partition your disks from the firmware menus before -installing Linux. - -</para><para> - -Conversely, SRM is <emphasis>incompatible</emphasis><footnote> - -<para> -Specifically, the bootsector format required by the Console Subsystem -Specification conflicts with the placement of the DOS partition table. -</para> - -</footnote> with MS-DOS partition tables. Since Tru64 Unix uses the BSD -disklabel format, this is the <quote>native</quote> partition format for -SRM installations. - -</para><para> - -GNU/Linux is the only operating system on Alpha that can be booted from -both console types, but &debian; &release; only supports booting on -SRM-based systems. If you have an Alpha for which no version of SRM is -available, if you will be dual-booting the system with Windows NT, or if -your boot device requires ARC console support for BIOS initialization, -you will not be able to use the &debian; &release; installer. You can -still run &debian; &release; on such systems by using other install -media; for instance, you can install Debian woody with MILO and upgrade. - -</para><para> - -Because <command>MILO</command> is not available for any of the Alpha -systems currently in production (as of February 2000), and because it -is no longer necessary to buy an OpenVMS or Tru64 Unix license to have -SRM firmware on your older Alpha, it is recommended that you use SRM -when possible. - -</para><para> - -The following table summarizes available and supported system -type/console combinations (see <xref linkend="alpha-cpus"/> for the -system type names). The word <quote>ARC</quote> below denotes any of the -ARC-compliant consoles. - -</para><para> - -<informaltable><tgroup cols="2"> -<thead> -<row> - <entry>System Type</entry> - <entry>Console Type Supported</entry> -</row> -</thead> - -<tbody> -<row> - <entry>alcor</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>avanti</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>book1</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>cabriolet</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>dp264</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>eb164</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>eb64p</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>eb66</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>eb66p</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>jensen</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>lx164</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>miata</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>mikasa</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>mikasa-p</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>nautilus</entry> - <entry>ARC (see motherboard manual) or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>noname</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>noritake</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>noritake-p</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>pc164</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>rawhide</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>ruffian</entry> - <entry>ARC only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>sable</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>sable-g</entry> - <entry>SRM only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>sx164</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>takara</entry> - <entry>ARC or SRM</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>xl</entry> - <entry>ARC only</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>xlt</entry> - <entry>ARC only</entry> -</row> - -</tbody> -</tgroup> -</informaltable> - -</para><para> - -Generally, none of these consoles can boot Linux directly, so the -assistance of an intermediary bootloader is required. For the SRM -console, <command>aboot</command>, a small, platform-independent -bootloader, is used. See the (unfortunately outdated) <ulink -url="&url-srm-howto;">SRM HOWTO</ulink> for more information on -<command>aboot</command>. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -The following paragraphs are from the woody install manual, and are -included here for reference; they may be useful to someone at a later -date when Debian supports MILO-based installs again. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -Generally, none of these consoles can boot Linux directly, so the -assistance of an intermediary bootloader is required. There are two -mainstream Linux loaders: <command>MILO</command> and <command>aboot</command>. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -<command>MILO</command> is itself a console, which replaces ARC or SRM in -memory. <command>MILO</command> can be booted from both ARC and SRM and is -the only way to bootstrap Linux from the ARC console. -<command>MILO</command> is platform-specific (a different <command>MILO</command> -is needed for each system type) and exist only for those systems, for -which ARC support is shown in the table above. See also the -(unfortunately outdated) <ulink url="&url-milo-howto;">MILO HOWTO</ulink>. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -<command>aboot</command> is a small, platform-independent bootloader, which -runs from SRM only. See the (also unfortunately outdated) <ulink -url="&url-srm-howto;">SRM HOWTO</ulink> for more information on -<command>aboot</command>. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -Thus, three scenarios are generally possible, depending on the -system's console firmware and whether or not <command>MILO</command> is -available: - -<informalexample><screen> -SRM -> aboot -SRM -> MILO -ARC -> MILO -</screen></informalexample> - -Because <command>MILO</command> is not available for any of the Alpha -systems currently in production (as of February 2000), and because it -is no longer necessary to buy an OpenVMS or Tru64 Unix license to have -SRM firmware on your older Alpha, it is recommended that you use SRM and -<command>aboot</command> on new installations of GNU/Linux, unless you wish -to dual-boot with Windows NT. - -</para><para> - -The majority of AlphaServers and all current server and workstation -products contain both SRM and AlphaBIOS in their firmware. For -<quote>half-flash</quote> machines such as the various evaluation boards, -it is possible to switch from one version to another by reflashing the -firmware. Also, once SRM is installed, it is possible to run -ARC/AlphaBIOS from a floppy disk (using the <command>arc</command> -command). For the reasons mentioned above, we recommend switching to -SRM before installing &debian;. - -</para><para> - -As on other architectures, you should install the newest available -revision of the firmware<footnote> - -<para> -Except on Jensen, where Linux is not supported on firmware versions -newer than 1.7 — see <ulink url="&url-jensen-howto;"></ulink> -for more information. -</para> - -</footnote> before installing &debian;. -For Alpha, firmware updates can be obtained from -<ulink url="&url-alpha-firmware;">Alpha Firmware Updates</ulink>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="alpha"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> -<para> - -In SRM, Ethernet interfaces are named with the <userinput>ewa</userinput> -prefix, and will be listed in the output of the <userinput>show dev</userinput> command, -like this (edited slightly): - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> show dev -ewa0.0.0.9.0 EWA0 08-00-2B-86-98-65 -ewb0.0.0.11.0 EWB0 08-00-2B-86-98-54 -ewc0.0.0.2002.0 EWC0 00-06-2B-01-32-B0 -</screen></informalexample> - -You first need to set the boot protocol: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> set ewa0_protocol bootp -</screen></informalexample> - -Then check the medium type is correct: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> set ewa0_mode <replaceable>mode</replaceable> -</screen></informalexample> - -You can get a listing of valid modes with <userinput>>>>set ewa0_mode</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -Then, to boot from the first Ethernet interface, you would type: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> boot ewa0 -flags "" -</screen></informalexample> - -This will boot using the default kernel parameters as included in the -netboot image. - -</para><para> - -If you wish to use a serial console, you <emphasis>must</emphasis> -pass the <userinput>console=</userinput> parameter to the kernel. -This can be done using the <userinput>-flags</userinput> argument to -the SRM <userinput>boot</userinput> command. The serial ports are -named the same as their corresponding files in -<userinput>/dev</userinput>. Also, when specifying additional kernel -parameters, you must repeat certain default options that are needed by -the &d-i; images. For example, to boot from <userinput>ewa0</userinput> -and use a console on the first serial port, you would type: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> boot ewa0 -flags "root=/dev/ram ramdisk_size=16384 console=ttyS0" -</screen></informalexample> - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="alpha"><title>Booting from CD-ROM with the SRM Console</title> -<para> - -Type - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> boot xxxx -flags 0 -</screen></informalexample> - -where <replaceable>xxxx</replaceable> is your CD-ROM drive in SRM notation. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="alpha" condition="FIXME"> - <title>Booting from CD-ROM with the ARC or AlphaBIOS Console</title> -<para> - -To boot a CD-ROM from the ARC console, find your sub-architecture code -name (see <xref linkend="alpha-cpus"/>), then enter -<filename>\milo\linload.exe</filename> as the boot loader and -<filename>\milo\<replaceable>subarch</replaceable></filename> (where -<replaceable>subarch</replaceable> is the proper subarchitecture name) -as the OS Path in the `OS Selection Setup' menu. Ruffians make an -exception: You need to use <filename>\milo\ldmilo.exe</filename> as -boot loader. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="alpha" condition="supports-floppy-boot"> - <title>Booting from Floppies with the SRM Console</title> -<para> - -At the SRM prompt (<prompt>>>></prompt>), issue the following -command: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> boot dva0 -flags 0 -</screen></informalexample> - -possibly replacing <filename>dva0</filename> with the actual device -name. Usually, <filename>dva0</filename> is the floppy; type - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> show dev -</screen></informalexample> - -to see the list of devices (e.g., if you want to boot from a CD). -Note that if you are booting via MILO, <command>-flags</command> argument -is ignored, so you can just type <command>boot dva0</command>. -If everything works OK, you will eventually see the Linux kernel boot. - -</para><para> - -If you want to specify kernel parameters when booting via -<command>aboot</command>, use the following command: - -<informalexample><screen> ->>> boot dva0 -file linux.bin.gz -flags "root=/dev/fd0 load_ramdisk=1 arguments" -</screen></informalexample> - -(typed on one line), substituting, if necessary, the actual SRM boot -device name for <filename>dva0</filename>, the Linux boot device name for -<filename>fd0</filename>, and the desired kernel parameters for -<filename>arguments</filename>. - -</para><para> - -If you want to specify kernel parameters when booting via -<command>MILO</command>, you will have to interrupt bootstrap once you get -into MILO. See <xref linkend="booting-from-milo"/>. -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="alpha" condition="supports-floppy-boot"> - <title>Booting from Floppies with the ARC or AlphaBIOS Console</title> - -<para> - -In the OS Selection menu, set <command>linload.exe</command> as the boot -loader, and <command>milo</command> as the OS Path. Bootstrap using the -newly created entry. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="alpha" condition="FIXME" id="booting-from-milo"><title>Booting with MILO</title> -<para> - -MILO contained on the bootstrap media is configured to proceed straight -to Linux automatically. Should you wish to intervene, all you need is to -press space during MILO countdown. - -</para><para> - -If you want to specify all the bits explicitly (for example, to supply -additional parameters), you can use a command like this: - -<informalexample><screen> -MILO> boot fd0:linux.bin.gz root=/dev/fd0 load_ramdisk=1 <!-- arguments --> -</screen></informalexample> - -If you are booting from something other than a floppy, substitute -<filename>fd0</filename> in the above example with the appropriate device name -in Linux notation. The <command>help</command> command would give you a brief -MILO command reference. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml b/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 5e17ac9ac..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,219 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 36639 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="arm" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting from TFTP</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - - <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on Netwinder</title> -<para> - -Netwinders have two network interfaces: A 10Mbps NE2000-compatible -card (which is generally referred to as <literal>eth0</literal>) and -a 100Mbps Tulip card. There may be problems loading the image via TFTP -using the 100Mbps card so it is recommended that you use the 10Mbps -interface (the one labeled with <literal>10 Base-T</literal>). - -</para> -<note><para> - -You need NeTTrom 2.2.1 or later to boot the installation system, and -version 2.3.3 is recommended. Unfortunately, firmware files are currently -not available for download because of license issues. If this situation -changes, you may find new images at <ulink url="http//www.netwinder.org/"></ulink>. - -</para></note> -<para> - -When you boot your Netwinder you have to interrupt the boot process during the -countdown. This allows you to set a number of firmware settings needed in -order to boot the installer. First of all, start by loading the default -settings: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> load-defaults -</screen></informalexample> - -Furthermore, you must configure the network, either with a static address: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv netconfig_eth0 flash - NeTTrom command-> setenv eth0_ip 192.168.0.10/24 -</screen></informalexample> - -where 24 is the number of set bits in the netmask, or a dynamic address: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv netconfig_eth0 dhcp -</screen></informalexample> - -You may also need to configure the <userinput>route1</userinput> -settings if the TFTP server is not on the local subnet. - -Following these settings, you have to specify the TFTP server and the -location of the image. You can then store your settings to flash. - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv kerntftpserver 192.168.0.1 - NeTTrom command-> setenv kerntftpfile boot.img - NeTTrom command-> save-all -</screen></informalexample> - -Now you have to tell the firmware that the TFTP image should be booted: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv kernconfig tftp - NeTTrom command-> setenv rootdev /dev/ram -</screen></informalexample> - -If you use a serial console to install your Netwinder, you need to add the -following setting: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv cmdappend root=/dev/ram console=ttyS0,115200 -</screen></informalexample> - -Alternatively, for installations using a keyboard and monitor you have to -set: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> setenv cmdappend root=/dev/ram -</screen></informalexample> - -You can use the <command>printenv</command> command to review your -environment settings. After you have verified that the settings are -correct, you can load the image: - -<informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> boot -</screen></informalexample> - -In case you run into any problems, a <ulink -url="http://www.netwinder.org/howto/Firmware-HOWTO.html">detailed -HOWTO</ulink> is available. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on CATS</title> -<para> - -On CATS machines, use <command>boot de0:</command> or similar at the -Cyclone prompt. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="arm"><title>Booting from CD-ROM</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - -<para> - -To boot a CD-ROM from the Cyclone console prompt, use the command -<command>boot cd0:cats.bin</command> - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware"><title>Booting from Firmware</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-firmware.xml; - - <sect3 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware-nslu2"><title>Booting the NSLU2</title> -<para> - -There are three ways how to put the installer firmware into flash: - -</para> - - <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Using the NSLU2 web interface</title> -<para> - -Go to the administration section and choose the menu item -<literal>Upgrade</literal>. You can then browse your disk for the -installer image you have previously downloaded. Then press the -<literal>Start Upgrade</literal> button, confirm, wait for a few minutes -and confirm again. The system will then boot straight into the installer. - -</para> - </sect4> - - <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Linux/Unix</title> -<para> - -You can use <command>upslug2</command> from any Linux or Unix machine to -upgrade the machine via the network. This software is packaged for -Debian. - -First, you have to put your NSLU2 in upgrade mode: - -<orderedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Disconnect any disks and/or devices from the USB ports. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Power off the NSLU2 - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Press and hold the reset button (accessible through the small hole on the -back just above the power input). - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Press and release the power button to power on the NSLU2. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Wait for 10 seconds watching the ready/status LED. After 10 seconds it -will change from amber to red. Immediately release the reset button. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The NSLU2 ready/status LED will flash alternately red/green (there is a 1 -second delay before the first green). The NSLU2 is now in upgrade mode. - -</para></listitem> -</orderedlist> - -See the <ulink -url="http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/OpenSlug/UsingTheBinary">NSLU2-Linux -pages</ulink> if you have problems with this. - -Once your NSLU2 is in upgrade mode, you can flash the new image: - -<informalexample><screen> -sudo upslug2 -i di-nslu2.bin -</screen></informalexample> - -Note that the tool also shows the MAC address of your NSLU2, which may come -in handy to configure your DHCP server. After the whole image has been -written and verified, the system will automatically reboot. Make sure you -connect your USB disk again now, otherwise the installer won't be able to -find it. - -</para> - </sect4> - - <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Windows</title> -<para> - -There is <ulink -url="http://www.everbesthk.com/8-download/sercomm/firmware/all_router_utility.zip">a -tool</ulink> for Windows to upgrade the firmware via the network. - -</para> - </sect4> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/boot-installer.xml b/fi/boot-installer/boot-installer.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 0a5a08799..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/boot-installer.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,32 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 35310 untranslated --> - -<chapter id="boot-installer"><title>Booting the Installation System</title> - -<!-- Include only archs that are documented to avoid build-errors --> -<!-- The arch="..." condition can be deleted when al archs are present --> - <sect1 arch="alpha;arm;i386;ia64;m68k;mips;mipsel;s390;powerpc;sparc"> - <title>Booting the Installer on &arch-title;</title> - -<!-- This info is so architecture dependent, that I have turned the --> -<!-- structure inside out for this chapter. Each arch has a document. --> -<!-- Note: archs hppa and mipsel are currently missing --> - -&boot-installer-alpha.xml; -&boot-installer-arm.xml; -<!-- &boot-installer-hppa.xml; --> -&boot-installer-i386.xml; -&boot-installer-ia64.xml; -&boot-installer-m68k.xml; -&boot-installer-mips.xml; -&boot-installer-mipsel.xml; -&boot-installer-s390.xml; -&boot-installer-powerpc.xml; -&boot-installer-sparc.xml; - - </sect1> - -&boot-installer-parameters.xml; -&boot-installer-trouble.xml; - -</chapter> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/hppa.xml b/fi/boot-installer/hppa.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 619d3eaf1..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/hppa.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 24701 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="hppa"> - <title></title> -<para> - -<!-- Placeholder document; please write and include in - boot-installer.xml and build/templates/docstruct.ent --> - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/i386.xml b/fi/boot-installer/i386.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 24560c444..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/i386.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,367 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 36744 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="i386"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - -<!-- We'll comment the following section until we know exact layout --> -<!-- -CD #1 of official Debian CD-ROM sets for &arch-title; will present a -<prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt on most hardware. Press -<keycap>F4</keycap> to see the list of kernel options available -from which to boot. Just type your chosen flavor name (idepci, -vanilla, compact, bf24) at the <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt -followed by &enterkey;. - -</para><para> - -If your hardware doesn't support booting of multiple images, put one -of the other CDs in the drive. It appears that most SCSI CD-ROM drives -do not support <command>isolinux</command> multiple image booting, so users -with SCSI CD-ROMs should try either CD2 (vanilla) or CD3 (compact), -or CD5 (bf2.4). - -</para><para> - -CD's 2 through 5 will each boot a -different ``flavor'' depending on which CD-ROM is -inserted. See <xref linkend="kernel-choice"/> for a discussion of the -different flavors. Here's how the flavors are laid out on the -different CD-ROMs: - -<variablelist> -<varlistentry> -<term>CD 1</term><listitem><para> - -Allows a selection of kernel images to boot from (the idepci flavor is -the default if no selection is made). - -</para></listitem></varlistentry> -<varlistentry> -<term>CD 2</term><listitem><para> - -Boots the <quote>vanilla</quote> flavor. - -</para></listitem></varlistentry> -<varlistentry> -<term>CD 3</term><listitem><para> - -Boots the <quote>compact</quote> flavor. - -</para></listitem></varlistentry> -<varlistentry> -<term>CD 4</term><listitem><para> - -Boots the <quote>idepci</quote> flavor. - -</para></listitem></varlistentry> -<varlistentry> -<term>CD 5</term><listitem><para> - -Boots the <quote>bf2.4</quote> flavor. - -</para></listitem></varlistentry> - - </variablelist> - -</para><para> - ---> - - </sect2> - -<!-- FIXME the documented procedure does not exactly work, commented out - until fixes - - <sect2 arch="i386" id="install-from-dos"> - <title>Booting from a DOS partition</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-hd.xml; - -<para> - -Boot into DOS (not Windows) without any drivers being loaded. To do -this, you have to press <keycap>F8</keycap> at exactly the right -moment (and optionally select the <quote>safe mode command prompt only</quote> -option). Enter the subdirectory for the flavor you chose, e.g., - -<informalexample><screen> -cd c:\install -</screen></informalexample>. - -Next, execute <command>install.bat</command>. -The kernel will load and launch the installer system. - -</para><para> - -Please note, there is currently a loadlin problem (#142421) which -precludes <filename>install.bat</filename> from being used with the -bf2.4 flavor. The symptom of the problem is an -<computeroutput>invalid compressed format</computeroutput> error. - -</para> - </sect2> - -END FIXME --> - - <sect2 arch="i386" id="boot-initrd"> - <title>Booting from Linux Using <command>LILO</command> or - <command>GRUB</command></title> - -<para> -To boot the installer from hard disk, you must first download -and place the needed files as described in <xref linkend="boot-drive-files"/>. -</para> - -<para> -If you intend to use the hard drive only for booting and then -download everything over the network, you should download the -<filename>netboot/debian-installer/i386/initrd.gz</filename> file and its -corresponding kernel. This will allow you to repartition the hard disk -from which you boot the installer, although you should do so with care. -</para> - -<para> -Alternatively, if you intend to keep an existing partition on the hard -drive unchanged during the install, you can download the -<filename>hd-media/initrd.gz</filename> file and its kernel, as well as -copy a CD iso to the drive (make sure the file is named ending in -<literal>.iso</literal>). The installer can then boot from the drive -and install from the CD image, without needing the network. -</para> - -<para> -For <command>LILO</command>, you will need to configure two -essential things in <filename>/etc/lilo.conf</filename>: -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -to load the <filename>initrd.gz</filename> installer at boot time; - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -have the <filename>vmlinuz</filename> kernel use a RAM disk as -its root partition. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -Here is a <filename>/etc/lilo.conf</filename> example: - -</para><para> - -<informalexample><screen> -image=/boot/newinstall/vmlinuz - label=newinstall - initrd=/boot/newinstall/initrd.gz - root=/dev/ram0 - append="ramdisk_size=12000" -</screen></informalexample> - -For more details, refer to the -<citerefentry><refentrytitle>initrd</refentrytitle> -<manvolnum>4</manvolnum></citerefentry> and -<citerefentry><refentrytitle>lilo.conf</refentrytitle> -<manvolnum>5</manvolnum></citerefentry> man pages. Now run -<userinput>lilo</userinput> and reboot. - -</para><para> - -The procedure for <command>GRUB</command> is quite similar. Locate your -<filename>menu.lst</filename> in the <filename>/boot/grub/</filename> -directory (sometimes in the <filename>/boot/boot/grub/</filename>), -add the following lines: - -<informalexample><screen> -title New Install -kernel (hd0,0)/boot/newinstall/vmlinuz root=/dev/ram0 ramdisk_size=12000 -initrd (hd0,0)/boot/newinstall/initrd.gz -</screen></informalexample> - -and reboot. - -</para><para> - -Note that the value of the <userinput>ramdisk_size</userinput> may need to be -adjusted for the size of the initrd image. -From here on, there should be no difference between <command>GRUB</command> -or <command>LILO</command>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="i386" condition="bootable-usb" id="usb-boot"> - <title>Booting from USB Memory Stick</title> -<para> - -Let's assume you have prepared everything from <xref -linkend="boot-dev-select"/> and <xref linkend="boot-usb-files"/>. Now -just plug your USB stick into some free USB connector and reboot the -computer. The system should boot up, and you should be presented with -the <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt. Here you can enter optional boot -arguments, or just hit &enterkey;. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="i386" condition="supports-floppy-boot" id="floppy-boot"> - <title>Booting from Floppies</title> -<para> - -You will have already downloaded the floppy images you needed and -created floppies from the images in <xref linkend="create-floppy"/>. -<!-- missing-doc FIXME If you need to, you can also modify the boot floppy; see -<xref linkend="rescue-replace-kernel"/>. --> - -</para><para> - -To boot from the installer boot floppy, place it in the primary floppy -drive, shut down the system as you normally would, then turn it back -on. - -</para><para> - -For installing from an LS-120 drive (ATAPI version) with a set of -floppies, you need to specify the virtual location for the floppy -device. This is done with the <emphasis>root=</emphasis> boot -argument, giving the device that the ide-floppy driver maps the device -to. For example, if your LS-120 drive is connected as the first IDE -device (master) on the second cable, you enter -<userinput>linux root=/dev/hdc</userinput> at the boot prompt. -Installation from LS-120 is only supported by 2.4 and later kernels. - -</para><para> - -Note that on some machines, <keycombo><keycap>Control</keycap> -<keycap>Alt</keycap> <keycap>Delete</keycap></keycombo> does not -properly reset the machine, so a <quote>hard</quote> reboot is recommended. If -you are installing from an existing operating system (e.g., from a DOS -box) you don't have a choice. Otherwise, please do a hard reboot when -booting. - -</para><para> - -The floppy disk will be accessed, and you should then see a screen -that introduces the boot floppy and ends with the <prompt>boot:</prompt> -prompt. - -</para><para> - -Once you press &enterkey;, you should see the message -<computeroutput>Loading...</computeroutput>, followed by -<computeroutput>Uncompressing Linux...</computeroutput>, and -then a screenfull or so of information about the hardware in your -system. More information on this phase of the boot process can be -found below in <xref linkend="kernel-msgs"/>. - -</para><para> - -After booting from the boot floppy, the root floppy is -requested. Insert the root floppy and press &enterkey;, and the -contents are loaded into memory. The installer program -<command>debian-installer</command> is automatically launched. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="i386" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - -<para> - -There are various ways to do a TFTP boot on i386. - -</para> - - <sect3><title>NIC or Motherboard that support PXE</title> -<para> - -It could be that your Network Interface Card or Motherboard provides -PXE boot functionality. -This is a <trademark class="trade">Intel</trademark> re-implementation -of TFTP boot. If so you may be able to configure your BIOS to boot from the -network. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3><title>NIC with Network BootROM</title> -<para> - -It could be that your Network Interface Card provides -TFTP boot functionality. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -Let us (<email>&email-debian-boot-list;</email>) know how did you manage it. -Please refer to this document. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3><title>Etherboot</title> -<para> - -The <ulink url="http://www.etherboot.org">etherboot project</ulink> -provides bootdiskettes and even bootroms that do a TFTPboot. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="i386"><title>The Boot Prompt</title> -<para> - -When the installer boots, you should be presented with a friendly graphical -screen showing the Debian logo and the boot prompt: - -<informalexample><screen> -Press F1 for help, or ENTER to boot: -</screen></informalexample> - -At the boot prompt -you can either just press &enterkey; to boot the installer with -default options or enter a specific boot method and, optionally, boot -parameters. - -</para><para> - -Information on available boot methods and on boot parameters which might -be useful can be found by pressing <keycap>F2</keycap> through -<keycap>F8</keycap>. If you add any parameters to -the boot command line, be sure to type the boot method (the default is -<userinput>linux</userinput>) and a space before the first parameter (e.g., -<userinput>linux debconf/priority=medium</userinput>). - -<note><para> - -If you are installing the system via a remote management device that -provides a text interface to the VGA console, you may not be able to -see the initial graphical splash screen upon booting the installer; -you may even not see the boot prompt. Examples of these devices include -the text console of Compaq's <quote>integrated Lights Out</quote> (iLO) -and HP's <quote>Integrated Remote Assistant</quote> (IRA). -You can blindly press F1<footnote> - -<para> - -In some cases these devices will require special escape sequences to -enact this keypress, for example the IRA uses <keycombo> <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> -<keycap>F</keycap> </keycombo>, <keycap>1</keycap>. - -</para> - -</footnote> to bypass this screen and view the help text. Once you are -past the splash screen and at the help text your keystrokes will be echoed -at the prompt as expected. To prevent the installer from using the -framebuffer for the rest of the installation, you will also want to add -<userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=false</userinput> to the boot prompt, -as described in the help text. - -</para></note> -</para> - - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/ia64.xml b/fi/boot-installer/ia64.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 9afc8b61e..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/ia64.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,464 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28672 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="ia64"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - - <note> - <title>CD Contents</title> - -<para> - -There are three basic variations of Debian Install CDs. -The <emphasis>Business Card</emphasis> CD has a minimal installation -that will fit on the small form factor CD media. -It requires a network connection in order to install the rest of the -base installation and make a usable system. -The <emphasis>Network Install</emphasis> CD has all of the packages -for a base install but requires a network connection to a Debian -mirror site in order to install the -extra packages one would want for a complete system . -The set of Debian CDs can install a complete system from the wide -range of packages without needing access to the network. -</para> - </note> - -<para> - -The IA-64 architecture uses the next generation Extensible Firmware Interface -(EFI) from Intel. -Unlike the traditional x86 BIOS which knows little about the boot -device other than the partition table and Master Boot Record (MBR), -EFI can read and write files from FAT16 or FAT32 formatted disk -partitions. -This simplifies the often arcane process of starting a system. -The system boot loader and the EFI firmware that supports it have -a full filesystem to store the files necessary for booting the -machine. -This means that the system disk on an IA-64 system has an additional -disk partition dedicated to EFI instead of the simple MBR or boot -block on more conventional systems. - -</para><para> - -The Debian Installer CD contains a small EFI partition where the -<command>ELILO</command> bootloader, its configuration file, the installer's -kernel, and initial filesystem (initrd) are located. -The running system also contains an EFI partition where the necessary -files for booting the system reside. -These files are readable from the EFI Shell as described below. - -</para><para> - -Most of the details of how <command>ELILO</command> actually loads and -starts a system are transparent to the system installer. -However, the installer must set up an EFI partition prior to installing -the base system. Otherwise, the installation of <command>ELILO</command> -will fail, rendering the system un-bootable. -The EFI partition is allocated and formatted in the partitioning step -of the installation prior to loading any packages on the system disk. -The partitioning task also verifies that a suitable EFI partition is -present before allowing the installation to proceed. - -</para><para> - -The EFI Boot Manager is presented as the last step of the firmware -initialization. -It displays a menu list from which the user can select -an option. -Depending on the model of system and what other software has been -loaded on the system, this menu may be different from one system -to another. -There should be at least two menu items displayed, -<command>Boot Option Maintenance Menu</command> and -<command>EFI Shell (Built-in)</command>. -Using the first option is preferred, however, if that -option is not available or the CD for some reason does not -boot with it, use the second option. - -</para> - - <warning> - <title>IMPORTANT</title> -<para> -The EFI Boot Manager will select a default boot action, typically -the first menu choice, within a pre-set number of seconds. -This is indicated by a countdown at the bottom of the screen. -Once the timer expires and the systems starts the default action, -you may have to reboot the machine in order to continue the installation. -If the default action is the EFI Shell, you can return to the Boot Manager -by running <command>exit</command> at the shell prompt. -</para> - </warning> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="bootable-cd"> - <title>Option 1: Booting from the Boot Option Maintenance Menu</title> -<para> - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> - -<listitem><para> -Insert the CD in the DVD/CD drive and reboot the machine. -The firmware will display the EFI Boot Manager page and menu after -it completes its system initialization. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Select <command>Boot Maintenance Menu</command> from the menu -with the arrow keys and press <command>ENTER</command>. -This will display a new menu. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Select <command>Boot From a File</command> from the menu -with the arrow keys and press <command>ENTER</command>. -This will display a list of devices probed by the firmware. -You should see two menu lines containing either the label -<command>Debian Inst [Acpi ...</command> or -<command>Removable Media Boot</command>. -If you examine the rest of the menu line, you will notice that -the device and controller information should be the same. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -You can choose either of the entries that refer to the CD/DVD -drive. -Select your choice with the arrow keys and press <command>ENTER</command>. -If you choose <command>Removable Media Boot</command> the machine -will immediately start the boot load sequence. -If you choose <command>Debian Inst [Acpi ...</command> instead, it -will display a directory listing of the bootable portion of the -CD, requiring you to proceed to the next (additional) step. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -You will only need this step if you chose -<command>Debian Inst [Acpi ...</command>. -The directory listing will also show -<command>[Treat like Removable Media Boot]</command> on the next to -the last line. -Select this line with the arrow keys and press <command>ENTER</command>. -This will start the boot load sequence. -</para></listitem> - -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -These steps start the Debian boot loader which will display a -menu page for you to select a boot kernel and options. -Proceed to selecting the boot kernel and options. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="boot-with-efi"> - <title>Option 2: Booting from the EFI Shell</title> -<para> - -If, for some reason, option 1 is not successful, reboot the machine -and when the EFI Boot Manager screen appears there should be -one option called <command>EFI Shell [Built-in]</command>. -Boot the Debian Installer CD with the following steps: - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> - -<listitem><para> -Insert the CD in the DVD/CD drive and reboot the machine. -The firmware will display the EFI Boot Manager page and menu after -it completes system initialization. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Select <command>EFI Shell</command> from the menu with the arrow keys -and press <command>ENTER</command>. -The EFI Shell will scan all of the bootable devices and display -them to the console before displaying its command prompt. -The recognized bootable partitions on devices will show a device name of -<filename>fs<replaceable>n</replaceable>:</filename>. -All other recognized partitions will be named -<filename>blk<replaceable>n</replaceable>:</filename>. -If you inserted the CD just before entering the shell, this may -take a few extra seconds as it initializes the CD drive. -</para> -</listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Examine the output from the shell looking for the CDROM drive. -It is most likely the <filename>fs0:</filename> device although -other devices with bootable partitions will also show up as -<filename>fs<replaceable>n</replaceable></filename>. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Enter <command>fs<replaceable>n</replaceable>:</command> and press -<command>ENTER</command> to select that -device where <replaceable>n</replaceable> is the partition number for the -CDROM. The shell will now display the partition number as its prompt. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Enter <command>elilo</command> and press <command>ENTER</command>. -This will start the boot load sequence. -</para></listitem> - -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -As with option 1, these steps start the Debian boot loader which will -display a menu page for you to select a boot kernel and options. -You can also enter the shorter -<command>fs<replaceable>n</replaceable>:elilo</command> command at -the shell prompt. -Proceed to selecting the boot kernel and options. - -</para> - - </sect3> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="serial-console"> - <title>Installing using a Serial Console</title> - -<para> - -You may choose to perform an install using a monitor and keyboard -or using a serial connection. To use a monitor/keyboard setup, -select an option containing the string [VGA console]. To install -over a serial connection, choose an option containing the string -[<replaceable>BAUD</replaceable> baud serial console], where -<replaceable>BAUD</replaceable> is the speed of your serial console. -Menu items for the most typical baud rate settings on the ttyS0 -device are preconfigured. - -</para><para> - -In most circumstances, you will want the installer to use the same -baud rate as your connection to the EFI console. If you aren't -sure what this setting is, you can obtain it using the command -<command>baud</command> at the EFI shell. - -</para><para> - -If there is not an option available that is configured for the serial -device or baud rate you would like to use, you may override the console setting -for one of the existing menu options. For example, to use a -57600 baud console over the ttyS1 device, enter -<command>console=ttyS1,57600n8</command> into -the <classname>Boot:</classname> text window. - -</para> - -<note><para> -Most IA-64 boxes ship with a default console setting of 9600 baud. -This setting is rather slow, and the normal installation process -will take a significant time to draw each screen. You should consider -either increasing the baud rate used for performing the installation, -or performing a Text Mode installation. See the <classname>Params</classname> -help menu for instructions on starting the installer in Text Mode. -</para></note> - -<warning><para> -If you select the wrong console type, you -will be able to select the kernel and enter parameters but both -the display and your input will go dead as soon as the kernel starts, -requiring you to reboot before you can begin the installation. -</para></warning> - </sect3> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="kernel-option-menu"> - <title>Selecting the Boot Kernel and Options</title> - -<para> - -The boot loader will display a form with a menu list and a text -window with a <classname>Boot:</classname> prompt. -The arrow keys select an item from the menu and any text typed -at the keyboard will appear in the text window. -There are also help screens which can be displayed by pressing -the appropriate function key. -The <classname>General</classname> help screen explains the menu -choices and the <classname>Params</classname> screen explains -the common command line options. - -</para><para> - -Consult the <classname>General</classname> help screen for the -description of the kernels and install modes most appropriate -for your installation. -You should also consult <xref linkend="boot-parms"/> below for any additional -parameters that you may want to set in the <classname>Boot:</classname> -text window. -The kernel version you choose selects the kernel version that will be -used for both the installation process and the installed system. -If you encounter kernel problems with the installation, you may also -have those same problems with the system you install. -The following two steps will select and start the install: - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> - -<listitem><para> -Select the kernel version and installation mode most -appropriate to your needs with the arrow keys. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Enter any boot parameters by typing at the keyboard. -The text will be displayed directly in the text window. -This is where kernel parameters (such as serial console -settings) are specified. -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> -Press <command>ENTER</command>. This will load and start the -kernel. -The kernel will display its usual initialization messages followed -by the first screen of the Debian Installer. -</para></listitem> - -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -Proceed to the next chapter to continue the installation where you will -set up the language locale, network, and disk partitions. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="ia64" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - -<para> -Booting an IA64 system from the network is similar to a CD boot. -The only difference is how the installation kernel is loaded. -The EFI Boot Manager can load and start programs from a server on -the network. -Once the installation kernel is loaded and starts, the system install -will proceed thru the same steps as the CD install with the exception -that the packages of the base install will be loaded from the network -rather than the CD drive. - -</para> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - -<para> - -Network booting an ia64 system requires two architecture-specific actions. -On the boot server, DHCP and TFTP must be configured to deliver -<command>elilo</command>. -On the client a new boot option must be defined in the EFI boot manager -to enable loading over a network. - -</para> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="boot-tftp-server"> - <title>Configuring the Server</title> -<para> - -A suitable TFTP entry for network booting an ia64 system looks something -like this: - -<informalexample><screen> -host mcmuffin { - hardware ethernet 00:30:6e:1e:0e:83; - fixed-address 10.0.0.21; - filename "debian-installer/ia64/elilo.efi"; -} -</screen></informalexample> - -Note that the goal is to get <command>elilo.efi</command> running on -the client. - -</para><para> - -Extract the <filename>netboot.tar.gz</filename> file into the directory used -as the root for your tftp server. Typical tftp root directories include -<filename>/var/lib/tftp</filename> and <filename>/tftpboot</filename>. -This will create a <filename>debian-installer</filename> directory -tree containing the boot files for an IA-64 system. - -</para><para> - -<informalexample><screen> -# cd /var/lib/tftp -# tar xvfz /home/user/netboot.tar.gz -./ -./debian-installer/ -./debian-installer/ia64/ -[...] -</screen></informalexample> - -The <filename>netboot.tar.gz</filename> contains an -<filename>elilo.conf</filename> file that should work for most configurations. -However, should you need to make changes to this file, you can find it in the -<filename>debian-installer/ia64/</filename> directory. - -It is possible to have different config files for different clients by naming -them using the client's IP address in hex with the suffix -<filename>.conf</filename> instead of <filename>elilo.conf</filename>. -See documentation provided in the <classname>elilo</classname> package -for details. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 arch="ia64" id="boot-tftp-client"> - <title>Configuring the Client</title> -<para> - -To configure the client to support TFTP booting, start by booting to -EFI and entering the <guimenu>Boot Option Maintenance Menu</guimenu>. - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Add a boot option. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -You should see one or more lines with the text -<guimenuitem>Load File [Acpi()/.../Mac()]</guimenuitem>. If more -than one of these entries exist, choose the one containing the -MAC address of the interface from which you'll be booting. -Use the arrow keys to highlight your choice, then press enter. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Name the entry <userinput>Netboot</userinput> or something similar, -save, and exit back to the boot options menu. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -You should see the new boot option you just created, and selecting it -should initiate a DHCP query, leading to a TFTP load of -<filename>elilo.efi</filename> from the server. - -</para><para> - -The boot loader will display its prompt after it has downloaded and -processed its configuration file. -At this point, the installation proceeds with the same steps as a -CD install. Select a boot option as in above and when the kernel -has completed installing itself from the network, it will start the -Debian Installer. - -</para><para> - -Proceed to the next chapter to continue the installation where -you will set up the language locale, network, and the disk partitions. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/intro-cd.xml b/fi/boot-installer/intro-cd.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 8a3e1b20a..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/intro-cd.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,35 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28997 untranslated --> - -<para> - -The easiest route for most people will be to use a set of Debian CDs. -If you have a CD set, and if your machine supports booting directly off -the CD, great! Simply -<phrase arch="i386"> -configure your system for booting off a CD as described in -<xref linkend="boot-dev-select"/>, -</phrase> -insert your CD, reboot, and proceed to the next chapter. - -</para><para> - -Note that certain CD drives may require special drivers, and thus be -inaccessible in the early installation stages. If it turns out the -standard way of booting off a CD doesn't work for your hardware, -revisit this chapter and read about alternate kernels and installation -methods which may work for you. - -</para><para> - -Even if you cannot boot from CD-ROM, you can probably install the -Debian system components and any packages you want from CD-ROM. -Simply boot using a different media, such as floppies. When it's -time to install the operating system, base system, and any additional -packages, point the installation system at the CD-ROM drive. - -</para><para> - -If you have problems booting, see <xref linkend="boot-troubleshooting"/>. - -</para> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/intro-firmware.xml b/fi/boot-installer/intro-firmware.xml deleted file mode 100644 index fe869608e..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/intro-firmware.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 35309 untranslated --> - -<para> - -There is an increasing number of consumer devices that directly boot from a -flash chip on the device. The installer can be written to flash so it will -automatically start when you reboot your machines. - -</para><note><para> - -In many cases, changing the firmware of an embedded device voids your -warranty. Sometimes you are also not able to recover your device if there -are problems during the flashing process. Therefore, please take care and -follow the steps precisely. - -</para></note> - diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/intro-hd.xml b/fi/boot-installer/intro-hd.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 569a87fb0..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/intro-hd.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,16 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28672 untranslated --> - -<para> - -Booting from an existing operating system is often a convenient -option; for some systems it is the only supported method of -installation. - -</para><para> - -To boot the installer from hard disk, you will have already completed -downloading and placing the needed files in -<xref linkend="boot-drive-files"/>. - -</para> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/intro-net.xml b/fi/boot-installer/intro-net.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 79189195c..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/intro-net.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 11648 untranslated --> - -<para> - -Booting from the network requires that you have a network -connection and a TFTP network boot server (DHCP, RARP, or BOOTP). - -</para><para arch="hppa"> - -Older systems such as the 715 might require the use of an RBOOT server -instead of a BOOTP server. - -</para><para> - -The installation method to support network booting is described in <xref -linkend="install-tftp"/>. - -</para>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/m68k.xml b/fi/boot-installer/m68k.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 83fcced23..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/m68k.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,361 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 33725 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="m68k"><title>Choosing an Installation Method</title> - -<para> - -Some &arch-title; subarchs have the option of booting using either a -2.4.x or 2.2.x linux kernel. When such a choice exists, try the 2.4.x -linux kernel. The installer should also require less memory when using -a 2.4.x linux kernel as 2.2.x support requires a fixed-sized ramdisk -and 2.4.x uses tmpfs. - -</para><para> - -If you are using a 2.2.x linux kernel, then you need to use the &ramdisksize; -kernel parameter. - -</para><para> - -Make sure <userinput>root=/dev/ram</userinput> is one of your kernel -parameters. - -</para><para> - -If you're having trouble, check -<ulink url="&url-m68k-cts-faq;">cts's &arch-title; debian-installer FAQ</ulink>. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-amiga"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-atari"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-bvme6000"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-mac"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-mvme"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boot-q40"/></para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-amiga"><title>Amiga</title> -<para> - -The only method of installation available to amiga is the hard drive -(see <xref linkend="m68k-boot-hd"/>). -<emphasis>In other words the cdrom is not bootable.</emphasis> - -</para><para> - -Amiga does not currently work with bogl, so if -you are seeing bogl errors, you need to include the kernel parameter -<userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=false</userinput>. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-atari"><title>Atari</title> -<para> - -The installer for atari may be started from either the hard -drive (see <xref linkend="m68k-boot-hd"/>) or from floppies -(see <xref linkend="boot-from-floppies"/>). -<emphasis>In other words the cdrom is not bootable.</emphasis> - -</para><para> - -Atari does not currently work with bogl, so if -you are seeing bogl errors, you need to include the kernel parameter -<userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=false</userinput>. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-bvme6000"><title>BVME6000</title> -<para> - -The installer for BVME6000 may be started from a cdrom -(see <xref linkend="m68k-boot-cdrom"/>), floppies -(see <xref linkend="boot-from-floppies"/>), or the net -(see <xref linkend="boot-tftp"/>). - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-mac"><title>Macintosh</title> -<para> - -The only method of installation available to mac is from -the hard drive (see <xref linkend="m68k-boot-hd"/>). -<emphasis>In other words the cdrom is not bootable.</emphasis> -Macs do not have a working 2.4.x kernel. - -</para><para> - -If your hardware uses a 53c9x-based scsi bus, then you may need to -include the kernel parameter <userinput>mac53c9x=1,0</userinput>. -Hardware with two such scsi buses, such as the Quadra 950, will need -<userinput>mac53c9x=2,0</userinput> instead. Alternatively, the -parameter can be specified as <userinput>mac53c9x=-1,0</userinput> -which will leave autodetection on, but which will disable SCSI -disconnects. Note that specifying this parameter is only necessary -if you have more than one hard disk; otherwise, the system will run -faster if you do not specify it. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-mvme"><title>MVME147 and MVME16x</title> -<para> - -The installer for MVME147 and MVME16x may be started from -either floppies (see <xref linkend="boot-from-floppies"/>) -or the net (see <xref linkend="boot-tftp"/>). -<emphasis>In other words the cdrom is not bootable.</emphasis> - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boot-q40"><title>Q40/Q60</title> -<para> - -The only method of installation available to Q40/Q60 is -from the hard drive (see <xref linkend="m68k-boot-hd"/>). -<emphasis>In other words the cdrom is not bootable.</emphasis> - -</para> - </sect3> - - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="m68k" id="m68k-boot-hd"><title>Booting from a Hard Disk</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-hd.xml; - -<para> - -At least six different ramdisks may be used to boot from the hard -drive, three different types each with and without support for a -2.2.x linux kernel (see -<ulink url="&disturl;/main/installer-&architecture;/current/images/MANIFEST">MANIFEST</ulink> -for details). - -</para><para> - -The three different types of ramdisks are <filename>cdrom</filename>, -<filename>hd-media</filename>, and <filename>nativehd</filename>. These -ramdisks differ only in their source for installation packages. -The <filename>cdrom</filename> ramdisk uses a cdrom to get -debian-installer packages. The <filename>hd-media</filename> ramdisk -uses an iso image file of a cdrom currently residing on a hard disk. -Finally, the <filename>nativehd</filename> ramdisk uses the net to -install packages. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boothd-amiga"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boothd-atari"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boothd-mac"/></para></listitem> - <listitem><para><xref linkend="m68k-boothd-q40"/></para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - - - <sect3 id="m68k-boothd-amiga"><title>Booting from AmigaOS</title> -<para> - -In the <command>Workbench</command>, start the Linux installation -process by double-clicking on the <guiicon>StartInstall</guiicon> icon -in the <filename>debian</filename> directory. - -</para><para> - -You may have to press the &enterkey; key twice after the Amiga -installer program has output some debugging information into a window. -After this, the screen will go grey, there will be a few seconds' -delay. Next, a black screen with white text should come up, displaying -all kinds of kernel debugging information. These messages may scroll -by too fast for you to read, but that's OK. After a couple of -seconds, the installation program should start automatically, so you -can continue down at <xref linkend="d-i-intro"/>. - -</para> - </sect3> - - - <sect3 id="m68k-boothd-atari"><title>Booting from Atari TOS</title> -<para> - -At the GEM desktop, start the Linux installation process by -double-clicking on the <guiicon>bootstra.prg</guiicon> icon in the -<filename>debian</filename> directory and clicking -<guibutton>Ok</guibutton> at the program options dialog box. - -</para><para> - -You may have to press the &enterkey; key after the Atari -bootstrap program has output some debugging information into a -window. After this, the screen will go grey, there will be a few -seconds' delay. Next, a black screen with white text should come up, -displaying all kinds of kernel debugging information. These messages -may scroll by too fast for you to read, but that's OK. After a couple -of seconds, the installation program should start automatically, so -you can continue below at <xref linkend="d-i-intro"/>. - -</para> - </sect3> - - - <sect3 id="m68k-boothd-mac"><title>Booting from MacOS</title> -<para> - -You must retain the original Mac system and -boot from it. It is <emphasis>essential</emphasis> that, when booting -MacOS in preparation for booting the Penguin linux loader, you -hold the <keycap>shift</keycap> key down to prevent extensions from -loading. If you don't use MacOS except for loading linux, you can -accomplish the same thing by removing all extensions and control -panels from the Mac's System Folder. Otherwise extensions may be left -running and cause random problems with the running linux kernel. - -</para><para> - -Macs require the <command>Penguin</command> -bootloader. If you do not have the tools to handle -a <command>Stuffit</command> archive, &penguin19.hfs; is an -hfs disk image with <command>Penguin</command> unpacked. -<xref linkend="create-floppy"/> describes how to copy this -image to a floppy. - -</para><para> - -At the MacOS desktop, start the Linux installation process by -double-clicking on the <guiicon>Penguin Prefs</guiicon> icon in -the <filename>Penguin</filename> directory. The -<command>Penguin</command> booter will start up. Go to the -<guimenuitem>Settings</guimenuitem> item in the -<guimenu>File</guimenu> menu, click the -<guilabel>Kernel</guilabel> tab. Select the kernel -(<filename>vmlinuz</filename>) and ramdisk -(<filename>initrd.gz</filename>) images in the -<filename>install</filename> directory by clicking on the corresponding -buttons in the upper right corner, and navigating the file select -dialogs to locate the files. - -</para><para> - -To set the boot parameters in Penguin, choose <guimenu>File</guimenu> -> -<guimenuitem>Settings...</guimenuitem>, then switch to the -<guilabel>Options</guilabel> tab. Boot parameters may be typed in to -the text entry area. If you will always want to use these settings, -select <guimenu>File</guimenu> -> <guimenuitem>Save Settings as -Default</guimenuitem>. - -</para><para> - -Close the <guilabel>Settings</guilabel> -dialog, save the settings and start the bootstrap using the -<guimenuitem>Boot Now</guimenuitem> item in the -<guimenu>File</guimenu> menu. - -</para><para> - -The <command>Penguin</command> booter will output some debugging -information into a window. After this, the screen will go grey, there -will be a few seconds' delay. Next, a black screen with white text -should come up, displaying all kinds of kernel debugging -information. These messages may scroll by too fast for you to read, -but that's OK. After a couple of seconds, the installation program -should start automatically, so you can continue below at -<xref linkend="d-i-intro"/>. - -</para> - - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="m68k-boothd-q40"><title>Booting from Q40/Q60</title> - -<para> - -FIXME - -</para><para> - -The installation program should start automatically, so you can -continue below at <xref linkend="d-i-intro"/>. - -</para> - - </sect3> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="m68k" id="m68k-boot-cdrom"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> -<para> - -Currently, the only &arch-title; subarchitecture that -supports CD-ROM booting is the BVME6000. - -</para> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="m68k" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - -<para> - -After booting the VMEbus systems you will be presented with the LILO -<prompt>Boot:</prompt> prompt. At that prompt enter one of the -following to boot Linux and begin installation proper of the Debian -software using vt102 terminal emulation: - -<!-- Because the &enterkey; definition uses <keycap>, --> -<!-- we use <screen> instead of <userinput> in this list --> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -type <screen>i6000 &enterkey;</screen> to install a BVME4000/6000 - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -type <screen>i162 &enterkey;</screen> to install an MVME162 - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -type <screen>i167 &enterkey;</screen> to install an MVME166/167 - -</para></listitem> - </itemizedlist> - -</para><para> - -You may additionally append the string -<screen>TERM=vt100</screen> to use vt100 terminal emulation, -e.g., <screen>i6000 TERM=vt100 &enterkey;</screen>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="m68k" id="boot-from-floppies"> - <title>Booting from Floppies</title> -<para> - -For most &arch-title; architectures, booting from a local filesystem is the -recommended method. - -</para><para> - -Booting from the boot floppy is supported only for Atari and VME -(with a SCSI floppy drive on VME) at this time. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/mips.xml b/fi/boot-installer/mips.xml deleted file mode 100644 index f628be2c9..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/mips.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,100 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 35613 untranslated --> - - - <sect2 arch="mips" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - - <sect3> - <title>SGI TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -After entering the command monitor use - -<informalexample><screen> -bootp(): -</screen></informalexample> - -on SGI machines 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 and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -On the Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B evaluation boards, 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 TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -On SGI machines 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 and BCM91480B 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> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/mipsel.xml b/fi/boot-installer/mipsel.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 69245e3fd..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/mipsel.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,96 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 35612 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="mipsel" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - - <sect3> - <title>Cobalt TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -Strictly speaking, Cobalt does not use TFTP but NFS to boot. You need to -install an NFS server and put the installer files in -<filename>/nfsroot</filename>. When you boot your Cobalt, you have to -press the left and the right cursor buttons at the same time and the -machine will boot via the network from NFS. It will then display several -options on the display. There are the following two installation methods: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Via SSH (default): In this case, the installer will configure the network -via DHCP and start an SSH server. It will then display a random password -and other login information (such as the IP address) on the Cobalt LCD. -When you connect to the machine with an SSH client you can start with -the installation. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Via serial console: Using a null modem cable, you can connect to the serial -port of your Cobalt machine (using 115200 bps) and perform the installation -this way. This option is not available on Qube 2700 (Qube1) machines since -they have no serial port. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3> -<!-- Note to translators: this is the same section as in mips.xml --> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -On the Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B evaluation boards, 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="mipsel"><title>Boot Parameters</title> - - <sect3> - <title>Cobalt TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -You cannot pass any boot parameters directly. Instead, you have to edit -the <filename>/nfsroot/default.colo</filename> file on the NFS server and -add your parameters to the <replaceable>args</replaceable> variable. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3> -<!-- Note to translators: this is the same section as in mips.xml --> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B 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> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/parameters.xml b/fi/boot-installer/parameters.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 630a7e645..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/parameters.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,350 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 36744 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="boot-parms"><title>Boot Parameters</title> -<para> - -Boot parameters are Linux kernel parameters which are generally used -to make sure that peripherals are dealt with properly. For the most -part, the kernel can auto-detect information about your peripherals. -However, in some cases you'll have to help the kernel a bit. - -</para><para> - -If this is the first time you're booting the system, try the default -boot parameters (i.e., don't try setting parameters) and see if it works -correctly. It probably will. If not, you can reboot later and look for -any special parameters that inform the system about your hardware. - -</para><para> - -Information on many boot parameters can be found in the -<ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/BootPrompt-HOWTO.html"> Linux -BootPrompt HOWTO</ulink>, including tips for obscure hardware. This -section contains only a sketch of the most salient parameters. Some -common gotchas are included below in -<xref linkend="boot-troubleshooting"/>. - -</para><para> - -When the kernel boots, a message - -<informalexample><screen> -Memory:<replaceable>avail</replaceable>k/<replaceable>total</replaceable>k available -</screen></informalexample> - -should be emitted early in the process. -<replaceable>total</replaceable> should match the total amount of RAM, -in kilobytes. If this doesn't match the actual amount of RAM you have -installed, you need to use the -<userinput>mem=<replaceable>ram</replaceable></userinput> parameter, -where <replaceable>ram</replaceable> is set to the amount of memory, -suffixed with <quote>k</quote> for kilobytes, or <quote>m</quote> for -megabytes. For example, both <userinput>mem=65536k</userinput> and -<userinput>mem=64m</userinput> mean 64MB of RAM. - -</para><para condition="supports-serial-console"> - -If you are booting with a serial console, generally the kernel will -autodetect -this<phrase arch="mipsel"> (although not on DECstations)</phrase>. -If you have a videocard (framebuffer) and a keyboard also attached to -the computer which you wish to boot via serial console, you may have -to pass the -<userinput>console=<replaceable>device</replaceable></userinput> -argument to the kernel, where <replaceable>device</replaceable> is -your serial device, which is usually something like -<filename>ttyS0</filename>. - -</para><para arch="sparc"> - -For &arch-title; the serial devices are <filename>ttya</filename> or -<filename>ttyb</filename>. -Alternatively, set the <envar>input-device</envar> and -<envar>output-device</envar> OpenPROM variables to -<filename>ttya</filename>. - -</para> - - - <sect2 id="installer-args"><title>Debian Installer Parameters</title> -<para> - -The installation system recognizes a few additional boot parameters<footnote> - -<para> - -Note that the kernel accepts a maximum of 8 command line options and -8 environment options (including any options added by default for the -installer). If these numbers are exceeded, 2.4 kernels will drop any -excess options and 2.6 kernels will panic. With kernel 2.6.9 or newer, -you can use 32 command line options and 32 environment options. - -</para> - -</footnote> which may be useful. - -</para> - -<variablelist> -<varlistentry> -<term>debconf/priority</term> -<listitem><para> - -This parameter sets the lowest priority of messages to be displayed. - -</para><para> - -The default installation uses <userinput>debconf/priority=high</userinput>. -This means that both high and critical priority messages are shown, but medium -and low priority messages are skipped. -If problems are encountered, the installer adjusts the priority as needed. - -</para><para> - -If you add <userinput>debconf/priority=medium</userinput> as boot parameter, you -will be shown the installation menu and gain more control over the installation. -When <userinput>debconf/priority=low</userinput> is used, all messages are shown -(this is equivalent to the <emphasis>expert</emphasis> boot method). -With <userinput>debconf/priority=critical</userinput>, the installation system -will display only critical messages and try to do the right thing without fuss. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - - -<varlistentry> -<term>DEBIAN_FRONTEND</term> -<listitem><para> - -This boot parameter controls the type of user interface used for the -installer. The current possible parameter settings are: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=text</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=newt</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=slang</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=ncurses</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=bogl</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=gtk</userinput></para> -</listitem><listitem> -<para><userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=corba</userinput></para> -</listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -The default front end is <userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=newt</userinput>. -<userinput>DEBIAN_FRONTEND=text</userinput> may be preferable for -serial console installs. Generally only the -<userinput>newt</userinput> frontend is available on default install -media, so this is not very useful right now. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - - -<varlistentry> -<term>BOOT_DEBUG</term> -<listitem><para> - -Setting this boot parameter to 2 will cause the installer's boot process -to be verbosely logged. Setting it to 3 makes debug shells -available at strategic points in the boot process. (Exit the shells to -continue the boot process.) - -<variablelist> -<varlistentry> -<term><userinput>BOOT_DEBUG=0</userinput></term> -<listitem><para>This is the default.</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term><userinput>BOOT_DEBUG=1</userinput></term> -<listitem><para>More verbose than usual.</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term><userinput>BOOT_DEBUG=2</userinput></term> -<listitem><para>Lots of debugging information.</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term><userinput>BOOT_DEBUG=3</userinput></term> -<listitem><para> - -Shells are run at various points in the boot process to allow detailed -debugging. Exit the shell to continue the boot. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> -</variablelist> - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - - -<varlistentry> -<term>INSTALL_MEDIA_DEV</term> -<listitem><para> - -The value of the parameter is the path to the device to load the -Debian installer from. For example, -<userinput>INSTALL_MEDIA_DEV=/dev/floppy/0</userinput> - -</para><para> - -The boot floppy, which normally scans all floppies it can to find the -root floppy, can be overridden by this parameter to only look at the -one device. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>debian-installer/framebuffer</term> -<listitem><para> - -Some architectures use the kernel framebuffer to offer installation in -a number of languages. If framebuffer causes a problem on your system -you can disable the feature by the parameter -<userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=false</userinput>. Problem -symptoms are error messages about bterm or bogl, a blank screen, or -a freeze within a few minutes after starting the install. - -</para><para arch="i386"> - -The <userinput>video=vga16:off</userinput> argument may also be used -to disable the framebuffer. Such problems have been reported on a Dell -Inspiron with Mobile Radeon card. - -</para><para arch="m68k"> - -Such problems have been reported on the Amiga 1200 and SE/30. - -</para><para arch="hppa"> - -Such problems have been reported on hppa. - -</para><note arch="sparc"><para> - -Because of display problems on some systems, framebuffer support is -<emphasis>disabled by default</emphasis> for &arch-title;. This can result -in ugly display on systems that do properly support the framebuffer, like -those with ATI graphical cards. -If you see display problems in the installer, you can try booting with -parameter <userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=true</userinput>. - -</para></note></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>debian-installer/probe/usb</term> -<listitem><para> - -Set to <userinput>false</userinput> to prevent probing for USB on -boot, if that causes problems. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>netcfg/disable_dhcp</term> -<listitem><para> - -By default, the &d-i; automatically probes for network configuration -via DHCP. If the probe succeeds, you won't have a chance to review and -change the obtained settings. You can get to the manual network setup -only in case the DHCP probe fails. - -</para><para> - -If you have a DHCP server on your local network, but want to avoid it -because e.g. it gives wrong answers, you can use the parameter -<userinput>netcfg/disable_dhcp=true</userinput> to prevent configuring -the network with DHCP and to enter the information manually. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>hw-detect/start_pcmcia</term> -<listitem><para> - -Set to <userinput>false</userinput> to prevent starting PCMCIA -services, if that causes problems. Some laptops are well known for -this misbehavior. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>preseed/url</term> -<listitem><para> - -Specify the url to a preconfiguration file to download and use in -automating the install. See <xref linkend="automatic-install"/>. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>preseed/file</term> -<listitem><para> - -Specify the path to a preconfiguration file to load to -automating the install. See <xref linkend="automatic-install"/>. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>cdrom-detect/eject</term> -<listitem><para> - -By default, before rebooting, &d-i; automatically ejects the optical -media used during the installation. This can be unnecessary if the system -does not automatically boot off the CD. In some cases it may even be -undesirable, for example if the optical drive cannot reinsert the media -itself and the user is not there to do it manually. Many slot loading, -slim-line, and caddy style drives cannot reload media automatically. - -</para><para> - -Set to <userinput>false</userinput> to disable automatic ejection, and -be aware that you may need to ensure that the system does not -automatically boot from the optical drive after the initial -installation. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>ramdisk_size</term> -<listitem><para> - -If you are using a 2.2.x kernel, you may need to set &ramdisksize;. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>rescue/enable</term> -<listitem><para> - -Set to <userinput>true</userinput> to enter rescue mode rather than -performing a normal installation. See <xref linkend="rescue"/>. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -</variablelist> - </sect2> - </sect1> - diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/powerpc.xml b/fi/boot-installer/powerpc.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 24aa8dfe9..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/powerpc.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,247 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 33886 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="powerpc" id="boot-cd"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - -<para> - -Currently, the only &arch-title; subarchitectures that support CD-ROM -booting are PReP and New World PowerMacs. On PowerMacs, hold the -<keycap>c</keycap> key, or else the combination of -<keycap>Command</keycap>, <keycap>Option</keycap>, -<keycap>Shift</keycap>, and <keycap>Delete</keycap> -keys together while booting to boot from the CD-ROM. - -</para><para> - -OldWorld PowerMacs will not boot a Debian CD, because OldWorld -computers relied on a Mac OS ROM CD boot driver to be present on the CD, -and a free-software version of this driver is not available. All -OldWorld systems have floppy drives, so use the floppy drive to launch -the installer, and then point the installer to the CD for the needed -files. - -</para><para> - -If your system doesn't boot directly from CD-ROM, you can still use -the CD-ROM to install the system. On NewWorlds, you can also use an -OpenFirmware command to boot from the CD-ROM manually. Follow the -instructions in <xref linkend="boot-newworld"/> for booting from -the hard disk, except use the path to <command>yaboot</command> on the -CD at the OF prompt, such as - -<informalexample><screen> -0 > boot cd:,\install\yaboot -</screen></informalexample> - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="powerpc" id="install-drive"> - <title>Booting from Hard Disk</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-hd.xml; - - <sect3><title>Booting CHRP from OpenFirmware</title> - -<para> - - <emphasis>Not yet written.</emphasis> - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3><title>Booting OldWorld PowerMacs from MacOS</title> -<para> - -If you set up BootX in <xref linkend="files-oldworld"/>, you can -use it to boot into the installation system. Double click the -<guiicon>BootX</guiicon> application icon. Click on the -<guibutton>Options</guibutton> button and select <guilabel>Use -Specified RAM Disk</guilabel>. This will give you the -chance to select the <filename>ramdisk.image.gz</filename> file. You -may need to select the <guilabel>No Video Driver</guilabel> checkbox, -depending on your hardware. Then click the -<guibutton>Linux</guibutton> button to shut down MacOS and launch the -installer. - -</para> - </sect3> - - - <sect3 id="boot-newworld"> - <title>Booting NewWorld Macs from OpenFirmware</title> -<para> - -You will have already placed the <filename>vmlinux</filename>, -<filename>initrd.gz</filename>, <filename>yaboot</filename>, and -<filename>yaboot.conf</filename> files at the root level of your HFS -partition in <xref linkend="files-newworld"/>. -Restart the computer, and immediately (during the chime) hold down the -<keycap>Option</keycap>, <keycap>Command (cloverleaf/Apple)</keycap>, -<keycap>o</keycap>, and <keycap>f</keycap> keys all together. After -a few seconds you will be presented with the Open Firmware prompt. -At the prompt, type - -<informalexample><screen> -0 > boot hd:<replaceable>x</replaceable>,yaboot -</screen></informalexample> - -replacing <replaceable>x</replaceable> with the partition number of -the HFS partition where the -kernel and yaboot files were placed, followed by a &enterkey;. On some -machines, you may need to use <userinput>ide0:</userinput> instead of -<userinput>hd:</userinput>. In a few more seconds you will see a -yaboot prompt - -<informalexample><screen> -boot: -</screen></informalexample> - -At yaboot's <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt, type either -<userinput>install</userinput> or <userinput>install video=ofonly</userinput> -followed by a &enterkey;. The -<userinput>video=ofonly</userinput> argument is for maximum -compatibility; you can try it if <userinput>install</userinput> -doesn't work. The Debian installation program should start. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="powerpc" condition="bootable-usb" id="usb-boot"> - <title>Booting from USB memory stick</title> -<para> - -Currently, NewWorld PowerMac systems are known to support USB booting. - -</para> - -<para> - -Make sure you have prepared everything from <xref -linkend="boot-usb-files"/>. To boot a Macintosh system from a USB stick, -you will need to use the Open Firmware prompt, since Open Firmware does -not search USB storage devices by default. -<!-- TODO: although it could be made to; watch this space --> -To get to the prompt, hold down -<keycombo><keycap>Command</keycap> <keycap>Option</keycap> -<keycap>o</keycap> <keycap>f</keycap></keycombo> all together while -booting (see <xref linkend="invoking-openfirmware"/>). - -</para><para> - -You will need to work out where the USB storage device appears in the -device tree, since at the moment <command>ofpath</command> cannot work -that out automatically. Type <userinput>dev / ls</userinput> and -<userinput>devalias</userinput> at the Open Firmware prompt to get a -list of all known devices and device aliases. On the author's system -with various types of USB stick, paths such as -<filename>usb0/disk</filename>, <filename>usb0/hub/disk</filename>, -<filename>/pci@f2000000/usb@1b,1/disk@1</filename>, and -<filename>/pci@f2000000/usb@1b,1/hub@1/disk@1</filename> work. - -</para><para> - -Having worked out the device path, use a command like this to boot the -installer: - -<informalexample><screen> -boot <replaceable>usb0/disk</replaceable>:<replaceable>2</replaceable>,\\:tbxi -</screen></informalexample> - -The <replaceable>2</replaceable> matches the Apple_HFS or -Apple_Bootstrap partition onto which you copied the boot image earlier, -and the <userinput>,\\:tbxi</userinput> part instructs Open Firmware to -boot from the file with an HFS file type of "tbxi" (i.e. -<command>yaboot</command>) in the directory previously blessed with -<command>hattrib -b</command>. - -</para><para> - -The system should now boot up, and you should be presented with the -<prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt. Here you can enter optional boot -arguments, or just hit &enterkey;. - -</para><warning><para> - -This boot method is new, and may be difficult to get to work on some -NewWorld systems. If you have problems, please file an installation -report, as explained in <xref linkend="submit-bug"/>. - -</para></warning> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="powerpc" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - -<para> - -Currently, PReP and New World PowerMac systems support netbooting. - -</para><para> - -On machines with Open Firmware, such as NewWorld Power Macs, enter the -boot monitor (see <xref linkend="invoking-openfirmware"/>) and -use the command <command>boot enet:0</command>. PReP and CHRP boxes -may have different ways of addressing the network. On a PReP machine, -you should try -<userinput>boot <replaceable>server_ipaddr</replaceable>,<replaceable>file</replaceable>,<replaceable>client_ipaddr</replaceable></userinput>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="powerpc" condition="supports-floppy-boot"> - <title>Booting from Floppies</title> -<para> - -Booting from floppies is supported for &arch-title;, although it is -generally only applicable for OldWorld systems. NewWorld systems are -not equipped with floppy drives, and attached USB floppy drives are -not supported for booting. - -</para><para> - -You will have already downloaded the floppy images you needed and -created floppies from the images in <xref linkend="create-floppy"/>. - -</para><para> - -To boot from the <filename>boot-floppy-hfs.img</filename> floppy, -place it in floppy drive after shutting the system down, and before -pressing the power-on button. - -</para><note><para> -For those not familiar with Macintosh -floppy operations: a floppy placed in the machine prior to boot will -be the first priority for the system to boot from. A floppy without a -valid boot system will be ejected, and the machine will then check for -bootable hard disk partitions. - -</para></note><para> - -After booting, the <filename>root.bin</filename> floppy is -requested. Insert the root floppy and press &enterkey;. The installer -program is automatically launched after the root system has been -loaded into memory. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="powerpc"><title>PowerPC Boot Parameters</title> -<para> - -Many older Apple monitors used a 640x480 67Hz mode. If your video -appears skewed on an older Apple monitor, try appending the boot -argument <userinput>video=atyfb:vmode:6</userinput> , which will -select that mode for most Mach64 and Rage video hardware. For Rage 128 -hardware, this changes to -<userinput>video=aty128fb:vmode:6</userinput> . - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/s390.xml b/fi/boot-installer/s390.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 1413f795c..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/s390.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28672 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="s390"><title>s390 Limitations</title> -<para> - -In order to run the installation system a working network setup and -ssh session is needed on S/390. - -</para><para> - -The booting process starts with a network setup that prompts you for -several network parameters. If the setup is successful, you will login -to the system by starting a ssh session which will launch the -standard installation system. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="s390"><title>s390 Boot Parameters</title> -<para> - -On S/390 you can append boot parameters in the parm file. This file can -either be in ASCII or EBCDIC format. Please read -<ulink url="&url-s390-devices;">Device Drivers and Installation Commands</ulink> -for more information about S/390-specific boot parameters. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/sparc.xml b/fi/boot-installer/sparc.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 81cad25e7..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/sparc.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,89 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28997 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="sparc" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - -<para> - -On machines with OpenBoot, simply enter the boot monitor on the -machine which is being installed (see -<xref linkend="invoking-openboot"/>). -Use the command <userinput>boot net</userinput> to boot from a TFTP -and RARP server, or try <userinput>boot net:bootp</userinput> or -<userinput>boot net:dhcp</userinput> to boot from a TFTP and BOOTP -or DHCP server. Some older OpenBoot revisions require using -the device name, such as <userinput>boot le()</userinput>; these -probably don't support BOOTP nor DHCP. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="sparc"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> - -&boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; - -<para> - -Most OpenBoot versions support the <userinput>boot cdrom</userinput> -command which is simply an alias to boot from the SCSI device on ID 6 -(or the secondary master for IDE based systems). You may have to use -the actual device name for older OpenBoot versions that don't support -this special command. Note that some problems have been reported on Sun4m -(e.g., Sparc 10s and Sparc 20s) systems booting from CD-ROM. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="sparc" condition="supports-floppy-boot"> - <title>Booting from Floppies</title> -<para> - -To boot from floppy on a Sparc, use - -<informalexample><screen> -Stop-A -> OpenBoot: "boot floppy" -</screen></informalexample> - -Be warned that the newer Sun4u (ultra) architecture does not support -floppy booting. A typical error message is <computeroutput>Bad magic -number in disk label - Can't open disk label package</computeroutput>. -Furthermore, a number of Sun4c models (such as the IPX) do not support -the compressed images found on the disks, so also are not supported. - -</para><para> - -Several Sparcs (e.g. Ultra 10) have an OBP bug that prevents them from -booting (instead of not supporting booting at all). The appropriate -OBP update can be downloaded as product ID 106121 from -<ulink url="http://sunsolve.sun.com"></ulink>. - -</para><para> - -If you are booting from the floppy, and you see messages such as - -<informalexample><screen> -Fatal error: Cannot read partition -Illegal or malformed device name -</screen></informalexample> - -then it is possible that floppy booting is simply not supported on -your machine. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="sparc"><title>IDPROM Messages</title> -<para> - -If you cannot boot because you get messages about a problem with -<quote>IDPROM</quote>, then it's possible that your NVRAM battery, which -holds configuration information for you firmware, has run out. See the -<ulink url="&url-sun-nvram-faq;">Sun NVRAM FAQ</ulink> for more -information. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/trouble.xml b/fi/boot-installer/trouble.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 6413f4833..000000000 --- a/fi/boot-installer/trouble.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,284 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 33725 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="boot-troubleshooting"> - <title>Troubleshooting the Installation Process</title> -<para> -</para> - - <sect2 condition="supports-floppy-boot" id="unreliable-floppies"> - <title>Floppy Disk Reliability</title> - -<para> - -The biggest problem for people using floppy disks to install Debian -seems to be floppy disk reliability. - -</para><para> - -The boot floppy is the floppy with the worst problems, because it -is read by the hardware directly, before Linux boots. Often, the -hardware doesn't read as reliably as the Linux floppy disk driver, and -may just stop without printing an error message if it reads incorrect -data. There can also be failures in the Driver Floppies most of which -indicate themselves with a flood of messages about disk I/O errors. - -</para><para> - -If you are having the installation stall at a particular floppy, the -first thing you should do is re-download the floppy disk image and -write it to a <emphasis>different</emphasis> floppy. Simply -reformatting the old -floppy may not be sufficient, even if it appears that the floppy was -reformatted and written with no errors. It is sometimes useful to try -writing the floppy on a different system. - -</para><para> - -One user reports he had to write the images to floppy -<emphasis>three</emphasis> times before one worked, and then -everything was fine with the third floppy. - -</para><para> - -Other users have reported that simply rebooting a few times with the -same floppy in the floppy drive can lead to a successful boot. This is -all due to buggy hardware or firmware floppy drivers. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2><title>Boot Configuration</title> - -<para> - -If you have problems and the kernel hangs during the boot process, -doesn't recognize peripherals you actually have, or drives are not -recognized properly, the first thing to check is the boot parameters, -as discussed in <xref linkend="boot-parms"/>. - -</para><para> - -If you are booting with your own kernel instead of the one supplied -with the installer, be sure that <userinput>CONFIG_DEVFS</userinput> is set in -your kernel. The installer requires -<userinput>CONFIG_DEVFS</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -Often, problems can be solved by removing add-ons and peripherals, and -then trying booting again. <phrase arch="i386">Internal modems, sound -cards, and Plug-n-Play devices can be especially problematic.</phrase> - -</para><para> - -If you have a large amount of memory installed in your machine, more -than 512M, and the installer hangs when booting the kernel, you may -need to include a boot argument to limit the amount of memory the -kernel sees, such as <userinput>mem=512m</userinput>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="i386" id="i386-boot-problems"> - <title>Common &arch-title; Installation Problems</title> -<para> - -There are some common installation problems that can be solved or avoided by -passing certain boot parameters to the installer. - -</para><para> - -Some systems have floppies with <quote>inverted DCLs</quote>. If you receive -errors reading from the floppy, even when you know the floppy is good, -try the parameter <userinput>floppy=thinkpad</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -On some systems, such as the IBM PS/1 or ValuePoint (which have ST-506 -disk drivers), the IDE drive may not be properly recognized. Again, -try it first without the parameters and see if the IDE drive is -recognized properly. If not, determine your drive geometry -(cylinders, heads, and sectors), and use the parameter -<userinput>hd=<replaceable>cylinders</replaceable>,<replaceable>heads</replaceable>,<replaceable>sectors</replaceable></userinput>. - -</para><para> - -If you have a very old machine, and the kernel hangs after saying -<computeroutput>Checking 'hlt' instruction...</computeroutput>, then -you should try the <userinput>no-hlt</userinput> boot argument, which -disables this test. - -</para><para> - -If your screen begins to show a weird picture while the kernel boots, -eg. pure white, pure black or colored pixel garbage, your system may -contain a problematic video card which does not switch to the -framebuffer mode properly. Then you can use the boot parameter -<userinput>debian-installer/framebuffer=false</userinput> or -<userinput>video=vga16:off</userinput> to disable the framebuffer -console. Only the English -language will be available during the installation due to limited -console features. See <xref linkend="boot-parms"/> for details. - -</para> - - <sect3> - <title>System Freeze During the PCMCIA Configuration Phase</title> -<para> - -Some laptop models produced by Dell are known to crash when PCMCIA device -detection tries to access some hardware addresses. Other laptops may display -similar problems. If you experience such a problem and you don't need PCMCIA -support during the installation, you can disable PCMCIA using the -<userinput>hw-detect/start_pcmcia=false</userinput> boot parameter. You can -then configure PCMCIA after the installation is completed and exclude the -resource range causing the problems. - -</para><para> - -Alternatively, you can boot the installer in expert mode. You will -then be asked to enter the resource range options your hardware -needs. For example, if you have one of the Dell laptops mentioned -above, you should enter <userinput>exclude port -0x800-0x8ff</userinput> here. There is also a list of some common -resource range options in the <ulink -url="http://pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net/ftp/doc/PCMCIA-HOWTO-1.html#ss1.12">System -resource settings section of the PCMCIA HOWTO</ulink>. Note that you -have to omit the commas, if any, when you enter this value in the -installer. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3> - <title>System Freeze while Loading the USB Modules</title> -<para> - -The kernel normally tries to install USB modules and the USB keyboard driver -in order to support some non-standard USB keyboards. However, there are some -broken USB systems where the driver hangs on loading. A possible workaround -may be disabling the USB controller in your mainboard BIOS setup. Another option -is passing the <userinput>debian-installer/probe/usb=false</userinput> parameter -at the boot prompt, which will prevent the modules from being loaded. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> - - <sect2 id="kernel-msgs"> - <title>Interpreting the Kernel Startup Messages</title> - -<para> - -During the boot sequence, you may see many messages in the form -<computeroutput>can't find <replaceable>something</replaceable> -</computeroutput>, or <computeroutput> -<replaceable>something</replaceable> not present</computeroutput>, -<computeroutput>can't initialize <replaceable>something</replaceable> -</computeroutput>, or even <computeroutput>this driver release depends -on <replaceable>something</replaceable> </computeroutput>. -Most of these messages are harmless. You -see them because the kernel for the installation system is built to -run on computers with many different peripheral devices. Obviously, no -one computer will have every possible peripheral device, so the -operating system may emit a few complaints while it looks for -peripherals you don't own. You may also see the system pause for a -while. This happens when it is waiting for a device to respond, and -that device is not present on your system. If you find the time it -takes to boot the system unacceptably long, you can create a -custom kernel later (see <xref linkend="kernel-baking"/>). - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 id="problem-report"> - <title>Bug Reporter</title> -<para> - -If you get through the initial boot phase but cannot complete the -install, the bug reporter menu choice may be helpful. -It lets you store system error logs and configuration information from the -installer to a floppy, or download them in a web browser. - -This information may provide clues as to what went wrong and how to -fix it. If you are submitting a bug report you may want to attach -this information to the bug report. - -</para><para> - -Other pertinent installation messages may be found in -<filename>/var/log/</filename> during the -installation, and <filename>/var/log/installer/</filename> -after the computer has been booted into the installed system. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 id="submit-bug"> - <title>Submitting Installation Reports</title> -<para> - -If you still have problems, please submit an installation report. We also -encourage installation reports to be sent even if the installation is -successful, so that we can get as much information as possible on the largest -number of hardware configurations. - -</para><para> - -If you have a working Debian system, the easiest way to send an installation -report is to install the installation-report and reportbug packages -(<command>apt-get install installation-report reportbug</command>) and run -the command <command>reportbug installation-report</command>. - -</para><para> - -Please use this template when filling out -installation reports, and file the report as a bug report against the -<classname>installation-reports</classname> pseudo package, by sending it to -<email>submit@bugs.debian.org</email>. - -<informalexample><screen> -Package: installation-reports - -Boot method: <How did you boot the installer? CD? floppy? network?> -Image version: <Fill in date and from where you got the image> -Date: <Date and time of the install> - -Machine: <Description of machine (eg, IBM Thinkpad R32)> -Processor: -Memory: -Partitions: <df -Tl will do; the raw partition table is preferred> - -Output of lspci and lspci -n: - -Base System Installation Checklist: -[O] = OK, [E] = Error (please elaborate below), [ ] = didn't try it - -Initial boot worked: [ ] -Configure network HW: [ ] -Config network: [ ] -Detect CD: [ ] -Load installer modules: [ ] -Detect hard drives: [ ] -Partition hard drives: [ ] -Create file systems: [ ] -Mount partitions: [ ] -Install base system: [ ] -Install boot loader: [ ] -Reboot: [ ] - -Comments/Problems: - -<Description of the install, in prose, and any thoughts, comments - and ideas you had during the initial install.> -</screen></informalexample> - -In the bug report, describe what the problem is, including the last -visible kernel messages in the event of a kernel hang. Describe the -steps that you did which brought the system into the problem state. - -</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> |