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diff --git a/nl/install-methods/usb-setup/x86.xml b/nl/install-methods/usb-setup/x86.xml index b34dbac4a..5694b170b 100644 --- a/nl/install-methods/usb-setup/x86.xml +++ b/nl/install-methods/usb-setup/x86.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 56442 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 61286 untranslated --> <sect3 arch="x86"> <title>Partitioning the USB stick</title> @@ -13,8 +13,13 @@ instead of the entire device. Since most USB sticks come pre-configured with a single FAT16 partition, you probably won't have to repartition or reformat the stick. If you have to do that anyway, use <command>cfdisk</command> -or any other partitioning tool to create a FAT16 partition, and then -create the filesystem using: +or any other partitioning tool to create a FAT16 partition<footnote> + +<para> +Don't forget to set the <quote>bootable</quote> bootable flag. +</para> + +</footnote>, and then create the filesystem using: <informalexample><screen> # mkdosfs /dev/<replaceable>sdX1</replaceable> @@ -63,7 +68,7 @@ and copy the following installer image files to the stick: <itemizedlist> <listitem><para> -<filename>vmlinuz</filename> (kernel binary) +<filename>vmlinuz</filename> or <filename>linux</filename> (kernel binary) </para></listitem> <listitem><para> @@ -81,7 +86,9 @@ subdirectory. If you want to rename the files, please note that </para><para> Next you should create a <filename>syslinux.cfg</filename> configuration -file, which at a bare minimum should contain the following two lines: +file, which at a bare minimum should contain the following two lines (change +the name of the kernel binary to <quote><filename>linux</filename></quote> +if you used a <filename>netboot</filename> image): <informalexample><screen> default vmlinuz @@ -94,9 +101,17 @@ For the graphical installer you should add </para><para> If you used an <filename>hd-media</filename> image, you should now copy a -Debian ISO image (businesscard, netinst or full CD image; be sure to select -one that fits) onto the stick. When you are done, unmount the USB memory -stick (<userinput>umount /mnt</userinput>). +Debian ISO image<footnote> + +<para> +You can use either a businesscard, a netinst or a full CD image (see +<xref linkend="official-cdrom"/>). Be sure to select one that fits. +Note that the <quote>netboot <filename>mini.iso</filename></quote> image is +not usable for this purpose. +</para> + +</footnote> onto the stick. When you are done, unmount the USB memory stick +(<userinput>umount /mnt</userinput>). </para> </sect3> |