[Bug 251054] New: Will not start installation on C3
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 Summary: Will not start installation on C3 Product: openSUSE 10.3 Version: Alpha 1 Platform: x86 OS/Version: Other Status: NEW Severity: Normal Priority: P5 - None Component: Installation AssignedTo: bnc-team-screening@forge.provo.novell.com ReportedBy: jloo@acm.org QAContact: jsrain@novell.com I have VIA processor processor : 0 vendor_id : CentaurHauls cpu family : 6 model : 7 model name : VIA Samuel 2 stepping : 3 cpu MHz : 733.489 cache size : 64 KB fdiv_bug : no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug : no coma_bug : no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 1 wp : yes flags : fpu de tsc msr cx8 mtrr pge mmx 3dnow bogomips : 1469.60 I was able to install the SUSE 10.1 on this machine without any problem. Under 10.2, 10.3 alpha, and mini-distro this machine will not start the installation. It will start the installation procedure, get to the point that says loading the linux kernel and reboots the system. I suspect but can not confirm, I might be hitting a bad instruction. I specifically pick the x86 version (32 bit). I am pretty sure, the equipment is alright, because I can boot off a live ubuntu cd without any problems. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 mhorvath@novell.com changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status|NEW |NEEDINFO Info Provider| |jloo@acm.org ------- Comment #1 from mhorvath@novell.com 2007-03-05 07:13 MST ------- Have you tried to use the 'failsafe' mode? -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 jloo@acm.org changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status|NEEDINFO |NEW Info Provider|jloo@acm.org | ------- Comment #2 from jloo@acm.org 2007-03-05 19:54 MST ------- Can not try it. As soon as loading appears, the system reboots. There is no time to select anything. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 mhorvath@novell.com changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- AssignedTo|bnc-team- |kernel-maintainers@forge.provo.novell.com |screening@forge.provo.novell| |.com | -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 jeffm@novell.com changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status|NEW |NEEDINFO Info Provider| |jloo@acm.org ------- Comment #3 from jeffm@novell.com 2007-03-19 09:28 MST ------- The failsafe mode is a boot option - one that you choose before the kernel is loaded. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 ------- Comment #4 from jloo@acm.org 2007-03-19 18:54 MST ------- The reboot occurs at the very first kernel load. There are no prompts available to do a failsafe boot. This occurs during the cdrom initial startup. I do not know of any method,other than altering the cd itself to switch it to a failsafe mode. If so, I would appreciate the information. Remember, this is even before it comes asking if you want to install the or boot the system. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 ------- Comment #5 from lmb@novell.com 2007-05-08 01:44 MST ------- At the boot loader menu you can specify the failsafe option to boot? -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251054 jloo@acm.org changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CC| |jloo@acm.org Status|NEEDINFO |NEW Info Provider|jloo@acm.org | ------- Comment #6 from jloo@acm.org 2007-05-23 18:34 MST ------- (In reply to comment #5)
At the boot loader menu you can specify the failsafe option to boot?
I do not know how to make this clearer. I understand the install process works like this: 1. During the boot process of the computer, It goes to the cd and loads a bootstrap. 2. The bootstrap starts up and loads the installation kernel 3. Installation kernel starts up 4. It then prompts the user for the various options, e.g., failsafe mode, install, upgrade. The problem occurs between 2 and 3. Either the bootstrap reboots the machine or the installation linux kernel does. By the way this also occurs in Alpha 4. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.
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