Once I found that sp2 wouldn't mount, (at this point) I inserted the
original sp0 CD I had (I assume this is what you meant by GA CD?), this
CD installed but after starting Yast I got the blank screen again
Olaf Hering
I have been reading the ibm web page and the only information I can find on upgrading the firmware involves doing it from the o/s
This is true.
As I have no o/s installed I was hoping someone could explain how to install the firmware or point me to the correct documentation
You are almost there. Did you try to boot the SP2 CD1, and put it the GA CD1 once it ask you for CD1? It looks for a /boot/root file (the installation system), which is only available on the GA CD. -- short story of a lazy sysadmin: alias appserv=wotan This e-mail contains information that may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any copying, use, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is prohibited and unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by telephone or e-mail immediately. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Syan Ltd. This e-mail does not constitute either offer or acceptance of any contractually binding agreement; such offer or acceptance can only be communicated in writing. Syan reserves the right to monitor and intercept e-mails sent and received on our network. In accordance with good computing practice the recipient is advised to ensure that this e-mail is virus free.