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Guys.....

After lots of ditro that I've tried I installed Fedora Core 5 Test3.

Its look like this release in working on my machine and can handle both the on board LAN and the sound card.

The only problem is the the mouse is "jumping", meaning when you use it it doesn't move smoothly.

I am running a full update with yum hopefully that bug was solved.

The official release will be published on March 15 then I will stick with Core 5.

As for the SATA support I did not checked it yet. Yum in still running :)

Thank you guys.

Thanks...

Its possible the Mandriva Powerpack will be able to handle that machine. Is there any different between the free CDs and the powerpack ?

Hello guys.... I am back.

So, I've installed the 32bit version and I am still getting the same problems.

I was advised by one of the Linux users that had the same problems with one of his machines to try and to install Suse distro. He found that Suse support a variety of drivers.

I would like to ask your opinion about Suse.

I have a good experience with Novell back in the days that Microsoft did not came yet with NT.

But what is the main advantage/disadvantage of Suse.

I know this is Mandriva forum, but I would like to hear Mandriva users to be able to compare.

I've notice that Suse use 2.6.13 comparing to 2.6.12 that Mandriva is using.

Thanks.

Hello guys....

I am laying on the couch in my hotel room, few miles away....

Call me addict, but before I left my home office I tried to install the Mandriva 32bit. I think that the problem still exist there.

I will need to check it again, but I am 99% that the problem is still exist there.

I've noticed that Fedora Core 5 is about to be released on March 15.

It use 2.6.14 kernel. If I will not find a solution I will probably wait for it though I can try the test2.

Then I was thinking.....

How I can install Linux only. Meaning, I would like to have Linux with KDE, apache and MySQL.

I don't see any problem to install KDE and the rest of the list, but can someone guide me how I get to the point that I am able to install it.

Basically what I am asking it how to install naked Linux. Is there any source that I can download "naked" Linux with a specific kernel release?

Can you recommend about a good guide?

Thank you

It might sound silly....

Is it possible to install a distribution upon a specific kernel version ?

For example, to install Mandriva upon 2.6.15 kernel.

After all if you are using a higher kernel version then all the packages that based on a previous version should work properly, isnt ?

If this kind of architecture exist then how I can use it.

If its not then I think this is something that need to be consider.

Hey, you two. I will join the party now. :D:

 

Just read through all the stuff and stumbled upon this:

"Kernel Panic - not syncing: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel"

There was a bug with 2.6.12 kernels (Mdv2006 is based on 2.6.12) that just resulted in this. I don't know if it only affects the 64 bit version, but some information is available here:

http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/ker...506.3/0354.html

Anyway, it seems that even if the kernel-bug got eliminated timely, the initrd package seems to be broken. Several users on the web reported problems with initrd in Mdv2006.

 

Or ... the iso images you downloaded are broken somehow. (First thing to do with your media is to do a md5sum check).

Currently I don't see much choice.

I am downloading the Mandriva 2006 32bit. I hope that I will be lucky with it.

I will not be able to check it before Wednesday. I have to go for few days.

I will report when I will be back.

I will download the 32bit version and will give it a try.

I saw the error 6 on the web also, but I did not noticed that its related to the 64 bit.

I will try it anyway.

I will report.

I am downloading it from the public FTP sites.

Any recommendation ?

I am about to cry :(

I've installed it for the *** time, now using reiserfs as file system and I get the same error.

In the log I get error 6 just now with reiserfs instead of ext3.

Did you look on the result with /mnt (above)

Looks like under /mnt it is mounted.

Please your advise.

Someone else was having problems with ext3 today, maybe try using custom mode and choosing reiserfs instead. You might have more luck with this.

Sorry for asking, but what is reiserfs ?

More information......

When running in failsafe mode, I see some errors regarding the ext3

After the line

mounting root filesystem /dev/root

There is this line with the error:

mount: error 6 mounting ext3 flags default.

Then few more lines of error regarding different tries to mount it(without options flags & without any flags).

I hope that help to understand the problem.

update.....

I installed it all form scratch.

Before I started the installation I changed the devices order so the HD will be on the Primary First bus and the DVD-RW on the primary Second bus ( I read something about the way Linux 'like' it)

The bottom line I get the same kernel panic.

However...

When I am typing

fdisk -l /dev/hda

I get all the patitions list which seems ok now:

Device boot Boot .... Start End Id system

/dev/hda1 * 764 6136798+ 83 Linux

/dev/hda2 5005 34065832 5 extended

/dev/hda5 904 1124518+ 82 Linux sawp / Solaris

/dev/hda6 5005 32941251 83 Linux

When running the /mnt from the GUI I get

=> found a Mandriva Linux root partition on /dev/hdc1

=> type ext3, version 'Mandriva Linux release 2006.0 official) for x86_64'

 

Mounting other partitions from fstab on /mnt

hdc6 on /mnt/home type ext3 options defaults

after that when running

chroot /mnt
/sbin/lilo

I get

Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not exist. Disk Scan bypassed.

Added linux *

Added linux-nonfb

Added failsafe.

Back to the GUI => reboot.

loading in save mode and get the same error.

What should I do from here.....

I have a Q.

I am new to Linux.

As suggested I am using the custom partition GUI.

I used all the disk space for type ext2.

at the end I mount it. When I clicked "Done" I was asked if I would like to continue without a swap partition.

I am guessing that I should have that I kind of partition.

Should I let the install to create all partition, meaning that I will delete them all or there is a custom recommendation.

The IDE drive (this current) is 40GB.

I have another SATA 80GB that is not accessible right now. It will be after I will install the driver, which will be possible only after I will have an installed system.

Thanks,

BIG OOPS.

I did not notice for the "Auto Alocate". starting to insall right now :)

OK, now check in /mnt and see if a directory called etc exists. If so, do this:

 

chroot /mnt
/sbin/lilo

 

and see if it writes the bootloader correctly this time. It could be a boot loader problem. Your partitions are there it seems, so not sure what's happened with the partitions not being listed with fdisk.

 

Normally fdisk should report the disk information correctly, it seems it's not being, and when you used fdisk, it showed above 729MB which is why I questioned it.

 

I would honestly, boot the system again with the installer in gui mode, go into custom partitioning to see what it has done, then delete all that is there, and then do a complete new installation.

Did not do the trick.

I have the feeling that I will need to install it again.

I saw some stage structure of partitions.

I will report ;)

When using the mount option in the GUI I get this:

=> found a Mandriva Linux root partition on /dev/hdc1

=> type ext3, version 'Mandriva Linux release 2006.0 official) for x86_64'

 

Mounting other partitions from fstab on /mnt

hdc6 on /mnt/home type ext3 options defaults

 

Your system is ready on /mnt

What does it mean?

Your hard disk is only 700MB is this correct?

No its a 40GB IDE

There is another 80GB Sata that I will need to set its driver once the system will be up and running.

Currently the Sata is not been recognized (known issue as I learned so far)

Type:

 

fdisk -l -/dev/hda

I used the first CD.

I clicked the F1 when first loaded and typed "linux rescue"

I got a "DOS" menu. I choose the command prompt (or something like that)

I got a screen with " Mandrake linux Rescue Disk"

I typed

fdisk -l /dev/hda

and I get

Disk /dev/hda: 729MB, 729313280 bytes

255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 22 cylinders

Unit = cylinders of 16065 * 2048 = 32901120 bytes

 

Disk /dev/hda doesnt contain a valid partion table.

In the installtion I did not mark the option to copy the 3 CD to the HD.

Ist ok ?

Try pressing ESC when blue bootloader appears and typing:

 

linux noapic

 

does it boot correctly?

Allready tried it. The same error.

I have finished my first Mandriva 2006 install.

After rebooting I get Kernel Panic error (save mode)

The error is:

"Kernel Panic - not syncing: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel "

What does it mean?

Ok.....

So I've got to the point where I can start to install Mandriva 2006.

The mother board is ASUS P5V800 with WD 80GB HD drive.

After I choose the language I've been asked to use the driver for the HD

I get:

"What disk/Ide should I try?"

I tried sata_via but it did not work.

I tried all the other sata_* but it did not work as well.....

I tried "linux noapic"

I clicked on F1 when started, I typed "linux noapic". That did not work as well...

what should I do ?

Regarding the USB aspect.

I have the Asus A7V600-X mainboard which is the ATX version of your MicroATX board so I am confident that they use the same bios setup.

I just did a check and found the setting I was referring to earlier but couldn't remember its wording.

It is under ADVANCED and is called ..........USB Legacy Support. It is intended for usb mice and keyboards and needs to be enabled if using usb mice and or keyboard.

It should not be confused with the I/O Device Configuration........USB Controller .....which certainly should be enabled and is also located in ADVANCED lower down.

 

Cheers. John.

I did try it and it doesn't work with the USB receiver.

Thank you for your efforts.

OK GUYS...... :)

I feel lucky today.

The keyboard and the mouse are not responding after the langue choice screen appear...

I had the feeling that this is due to the fact the the keyboard/mouse receiver has a single USB plug.

Lucky me... I have an old receiver (also Microsoft) that I saved from my old keyboard set. It has a separate PS2 for the keyboard and the mouse. Its working like that.....

I cant proceed with the installation because I am waiting for CD2 & CD3 iso files to be downloaded.

But as its looks now Mandriva 2006 CD1 iso is working

Can someone tell the difference between Mandriva 2006 & Mandriva 10.1.

Since your keyboard is cordless it is most likely that the receiver unit for the keyboard is a usb connection.

Make sure that in the BIOS that USB for keyboard is enabled. I can't just think of the actual term that they use in the bios but it should appear to be obvious.

 

Hope it helps. John.

The BIOS was set correctly.

I have a strong feeling that its a matter of a driver.

But I am a MS guys.... :)

Thanks guy ;)

I have a Q.

Is it possible that since I am using a wireless combo keyboard/mouse (Microsoft), one USB plug, I am having this troubles.

I don't have with me a simple keyboard so I cant test it

I just tried Fedora core 4 and the setup halt (have no keyboard access) after the "CD found" screen.

I am about to try now Mandriva 2006. I hope that I will have a luck with it

Well..... some good news !

I just tried Mandriva 2006 I am getting to the language choice screen but.... no active keyboard.

Before that stage the keyboard is well active.

What should I do.

I have a wireless keyboard. No other keyboard right now here with me.

Thanks

You don't happen to have the onboard software raid enabled, do you?

No. Under Serial ATA IDE Controller you have 3 options: SATA, RAID & Disabled. Its SATA. I tired with disabled also but I still get the "No CDROM was found" error.

Also, can you check within BIOS the hyperthreading settings for the CPU?

Its enabled. I tired it also in disabled mode. No luck.

As for the PnP. Its "No" (off). Also tried it in both situation with no luck.

By the way I can install Mandriva 2006 on my system (i865, two SATA harddisks) without any trouble at all, your i845 chipset is older, so I'm sure the problem was not the SATA harddisk controller.

What is the different between Mandriva 2006 & 10.1

I tried to install Mandriva 10.1 (DVD iso) & 10.0 (CD iso) not Mandriva 2006

I prefer to work with Mandriva rather with Fedora even though that the main purpose of this machine is a web server running MySQL with PHP.

BTW, I don't think that I mentioned my Chipset.

In any case, Its ASUS P5V800-MX with VIA based chipset (8251) using Intel 531 3.0Ghz 64Bit ;)

How should I know if it's SATA or not? Hitachi/Lucky Goldstar does make SATA CD-ROM's, and also rebrands as LG some Toshiba drives- which model it is?

Mandriva still uses kernel 2.6.12, with many patches from newer versions- which may or may not bring sata-atapi support, I have no real idea.

Many distros use kernel 2.6.14 or newer... happy searching at www.distrowatch.com

Tip: An "easy for newbies" distro with a very fresh kernel revision is Mepis Linux ( = customized Debian Etch). Same goes for PCLinuxOS, which is very similar to Mandriva (although on the installation medium the kernel is still 2.6.12-something).

The DVD-RW is not SATA. I verified it

I will try Fedora core 4 (downloading DVD iso now)

I realized (http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Hardware/sata.html) that this version support SATA. The HD is SATA.

Any tips with Fedora core 4 ?

Linux still has some (currently minor) issues with SATA CD-ROM's.

On kernels 2.6.12 (as Mandrivas) and 2.6.13 support is present, but buggy, so its disabled by default.

I believe 2.6.14+ have working support, but since I don't have SATA-atapi I won't sware.

A dirty solution: Install from a plain IDE-atapi drive, and then on the installed system find /include/linux/libata.h

Change there

#undef ATA_ENABLE_ATAPI

to

#define ATA_ENABLE_ATAPI

 

Of course since the code is not terribly good you should do that change at your own risk.

Better is using a distro with kernel 2.6.14+

Regards.

The LG DVD-RW is not SATA (does it?).

The WD HD is SATA.

Where I can get distro with kernel 2.6.14+ ?

Does Mandriva has it ?