[parisc-linux] 712/80 - 7cdroms - scsi prbl

[Phil Anderson]

I've had this happen too, but it was on a Sun Ultra 30. The problem was
that the computer didn't recognize the CDROM correctly. Trying a different
cdrom may fix the problem... It did for me.

-phil




On Thu, 10 Jan 2002, Matt Taggart wrote:

>
> "Sorin Ghinescu" writes...
>
> > Hi guys,
> > I'm trying to install parisc-linux on 712/80.
> > I don't know if this is actually an OS problem or a hardware problem but
> > you may have experienced it and could help me.
> > I'm booting from my external cd-rom but it seems that the kernel is
> > fooled by something because it creates 7 cd-rom devices for all the scsi
> > targets available leaving no room for the hd. If I switch the cd-rom off
> > then I get 7 hds!
> > Has anyone experienced this?
>
> Check and make sure that none of your scsi ids are conflicting, don't
> forget the controller is at id 7. Also check your cables and termination.
> If it still doesn't work try a different hard drive.
>
>

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