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Diffstat (limited to 'nl/boot-installer')
-rw-r--r-- | nl/boot-installer/accessibility.xml | 12 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | nl/boot-installer/arm.xml | 218 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | nl/boot-installer/mipsel.xml | 5 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | nl/boot-installer/parameters.xml | 16 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | nl/boot-installer/x86.xml | 4 |
5 files changed, 140 insertions, 115 deletions
diff --git a/nl/boot-installer/accessibility.xml b/nl/boot-installer/accessibility.xml index 34cac97a1..7e8c4f46f 100644 --- a/nl/boot-installer/accessibility.xml +++ b/nl/boot-installer/accessibility.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 58190 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 59051 untranslated --> <sect1 id="boot-installer-accessibility" arch="not-s390"> <title>Accessibility</title> @@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ of the installer will then be automatically selected, and support for the braille display will be automatically installed on the target system. You can thus just press &enterkey; at the boot menu. Once <classname>brltty</classname> is started, you can choose a braille -table by entering the preference menu. +table by entering the preference menu. Documentation on key +bindings for braille devices is available on the <ulink +url="&url-brltty-driver-help;"><classname>brltty</classname> website</ulink>. </para> </sect2> @@ -49,7 +51,9 @@ serial port the display is connected to, <userinput>ttyS0</userinput> is the default. <replaceable>table</replaceable> is the name of the braille table to be used (see the <ulink url="&url-brltty-table-codes;">table code list</ulink>); the English table is the default. Note that the table can -be changed later by entering the preference menu. +be changed later by entering the preference menu. Documentation on key +bindings for braille devices is available on the <ulink +url="&url-brltty-driver-help;"><classname>brltty</classname> website</ulink>. </para> </sect2> @@ -62,6 +66,8 @@ Support for hardware speech synthesis devices is available only alongside support for graphical installer. You thus need to select the <quote>Graphical install</quote> entry in the boot menu. +</para><para> + Hardware speech synthesis devices cannot be automatically detected. You thus need to append the <userinput>speakup.synth=<replaceable>driver</replaceable></userinput> diff --git a/nl/boot-installer/arm.xml b/nl/boot-installer/arm.xml index 5e17ac9ac..81de776e2 100644 --- a/nl/boot-installer/arm.xml +++ b/nl/boot-installer/arm.xml @@ -1,108 +1,10 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 36639 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 59771 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> @@ -110,12 +12,6 @@ Cyclone prompt. &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> @@ -216,4 +112,116 @@ tool</ulink> for Windows to upgrade the firmware via the network. </para> </sect4> </sect3> + + <sect3 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware-ss4000e"> + <title>Booting the SS4000-E</title> +<para> + +Due to limitations in the SS4000-E firmware, it unfortunately is not +possible to boot the installer without the use of a serial port at +this time. To boot the installer, you will need a serial nullmodem +cable; a computer with a serial port<footnote id="arm-s4ke-port"> + +<para> +A USB serial converter will also work. +</para> + +</footnote>; and a ribbon cable with a male DB9 connector at one end, +and a 10-pin .1" IDC header at the other<footnote id="arm-s4k-rib"> + +<para> +This cable is often found in older desktop machines with builtin 9-pin +serial ports. +</para> + +</footnote>. + +</para><para> + +To boot the SS4000-E, first load the Debian-provided firmware image +(ss4000e.pkg) through the SS4000-E's web interface (go to +<quote>administration</quote>, then to <quote>firmware</quote>, and +upload the image). Next, +use your serial nullmodem cable and the ribbon cable to connect to the +serial port of the SS4000-E, and reboot the machine. You need to use a +serial terminal application to communicate with the machine; a good +option on a Debian GNU/Linux is to use the <command>cu</command> +program, in the package of the same name. Assuming the serial port on +your computer is to be found on <filename>/dev/ttyS0</filename>, use the +following command line: + +</para> + +<informalexample><screen> +cu -lttyS0 -s115200 +</screen></informalexample> + +<para> + +If using Windows, you may want to consider using the program +<classname>hyperterminal</classname>. Use a baud rate of 115200, +8 bits word length, no stop bits, and one parity bit. + +</para><para> + +When the machine boots, you will see the following line of output: + +</para> + +<informalexample><screen> +No network interfaces found + +EM-7210 ver.T04 2005-12-12 (For ver.AA) +== Executing boot script in 1.000 seconds - enter ^C to abort +</screen></informalexample> + +<para> + +At this point, hit Control-C to interrupt the boot +loader<footnote id="arm-s4ke-sec"> + +<para> +Note that you have only one second to do so; if you miss this window, +just powercycle the machine and try again. +</para> + +</footnote>. This will give you the RedBoot prompt. Enter the +following command: + +</para> + +<informalexample><screen> +fconfig boot_script_data +</screen></informalexample> + +<para> + +RedBoot is now waiting for you to enter the boot script. Make sure to +<emphasis>exactly</emphasis> enter the following script: + +</para> + +<informalexample><screen> +fis load ramdisk.gz +fis load zImage +exec -c "console=ttyS0,115200 rw root=/dev/ram mem=256M@0xa0000000" -r 0x01800000 +</screen></informalexample> + +<para> + +Finish the script with an empty line, and enter <quote>y</quote> at the +prompt to update the non-volatile configuration. Finally, use +<quote>reset</quote> to restart the system, and allow it to boot normally. +The installer should now come up as normal. You can either install Debian +through the serial port, or use an SSH client to connect through SSH. + +</para><para> + +Note that it is not necessary to update the boot script after the +installation. The system will be configured to take the root device from +system configuration, rather than from the kernel command line. It will +not do any harm to do so anyway, however. + +</para> + </sect3> </sect2> diff --git a/nl/boot-installer/mipsel.xml b/nl/boot-installer/mipsel.xml index 69245e3fd..4249e5b4c 100644 --- a/nl/boot-installer/mipsel.xml +++ b/nl/boot-installer/mipsel.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 35612 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 58447 untranslated --> <sect2 arch="mipsel" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting with TFTP</title> @@ -28,8 +28,7 @@ the installation. 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. +this way. </para></listitem> </itemizedlist> diff --git a/nl/boot-installer/parameters.xml b/nl/boot-installer/parameters.xml index 0f9543b58..9aeaff7a9 100644 --- a/nl/boot-installer/parameters.xml +++ b/nl/boot-installer/parameters.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 58385 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 58405 untranslated --> <sect1 id="boot-parms"><title>Boot Parameters</title> <para> @@ -53,7 +53,19 @@ 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>. +<filename>ttyS0</filename><footnote> + +<para> +In order to ensure the terminal type used by the installer matches your +terminal emulator, the parameter +<userinput>TERM=<replaceable>type</replaceable></userinput> can be added. +Note that the installer only supports the following terminal types: +<literal>linux</literal>, <literal>bterm</literal>, <literal>ansi</literal>, +<literal>vt102</literal> and <literal>dumb</literal>. The default for +serial console in &d-i; is <userinput>vt102</userinput>. +</para> + +</footnote>. </para><para arch="sparc"> diff --git a/nl/boot-installer/x86.xml b/nl/boot-installer/x86.xml index 5bcd4203a..f6f04e18a 100644 --- a/nl/boot-installer/x86.xml +++ b/nl/boot-installer/x86.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 58178 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 58402 untranslated --> <sect2 arch="x86"><title>Booting from a CD-ROM</title> @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ 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 (or DVD) 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. +and install from the CD/DVD image, without needing the network. </para> <para> |