Can't install FreeBSD amd64 (intel DP45SG)

[David Peall]

> 2. Use another system to install the base system and put that in the
> problematic one. Either with or without building your own kernel.
> 
> I would say the second option, and building your own kernel is your best

Right so I'm ready to build my custom kernel and do a pxeboot.  I'm just unsure of what device / driver is causing the problem and am not sure what to do at this point.

> your hard-disk(s) using:
> lsdev [-v]

I get the pxeboot nfs disk and my 500gb raid array as disk0.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Stapper [mailto:stark at mapper.nl]
> Sent: 05 August 2009 08:16 AM
> To: David Peall
> Cc: 'freebsd-amd64 at freebsd.org'
> Subject: Re: Can't install FreeBSD amd64 (intel DP45SG)
> 
> Dear David,
> 
> In the loader menu, are you able to drop to the loader prompt, and view
> your hard-disk(s) using:
> lsdev [-v]
> 
> Lists all of the devices from which it may be possible to load modules.
> If -v is specified, more details are printed.
> 
> If so, you might be able to do a manual install using a i386 livefs
> ("rescue") disk. You would need both the i386 livefs and a amd64 install
> medium though(either usb/cdrom or whatever).
> You said you tried pxeboot, I assume u have another machine at your
> disposal. You could use that do do a manual install as well(if it runs a
> system which supports UFS, like freebsd ;-), if not, a VM is your friend).
> Another option would be to get a disc image of a freebsd base-install
> (shouldn't be more then 300mb).
> All this assuming you are able to boot the generic kernel of course...
> If you are going the manual install way, you might as well build your
> custom kernel. Since the kernel included in the install cd's doesn't
> really work for you anyway.
> To summarize your best options are probably:
> 1. Try a manual install using a i386 livefs cd and a amd64 install medium.
> 2. Use another system to install the base system and put that in the
> problematic one. Either with or without building your own kernel.
> 
> I would say the second option, and building your own kernel is your best
> bet.
> Hope it helps.
> Greetz,
> Mark
> David Peall wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > I tried freebsd-stable but since the machine has not got a problem loading
> sysinstall with the i386 release I'm posting it here.
> >
> > I have a new box here a Intel DP45SG and a Quad core Intel with 4GB ram that
> I would like to install FreeBSD on.
> > I've tried booting with 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 8-BETA2 amd64 and all get stuck
> on:
> > 	Trying to mount root from ufs:/dev/md0
> >
> > 6.3 and 6.4 will boot into sysinstall but not network card detected.
> >
> > By stuck I mean can't scroll lock, caps lock or num lock.  There is no
> activity even if left for hours.
> >
> > I've tried from CD/DVD and pxeboot.
> >
> > I found the following:
> > http://blog.elitecoderz.net/freebsd-freezes-on-trying-to-mount-root-from-
> ufsdevmd0-and-is-stucked/2009/01/
> >
> > Which suggests disabling USB2 I don't seem to have that bios option and
> tried disabling USB completely, but still no joy. (also leaves me without a
> keyboard ;-)
> >
> > There are no PATA ports for me to mount an older cdrom and there are only
> USB ports on the motherboard. There is also no floppy connector or floppy
> drive.  I'm a bit stuck as to how I should proceed, any ideas welcome.
> >
> > Kind regards
> >
> > --
> > David Peall
> >
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