[parisc-linux] Boot-up challenges on a 715/75

[Grant Grundler]

On Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 08:38:00PM -0400, Steve Bromwich wrote:
> I believe HP machines use a 512 byte sector CD drives (with the standard
> being 2048 byte). I'm not sure off-hand if the TEAC supports 512 byte
> sectors. Your best bet may be to borrow a CD off a Sun machine, if you
> have access to one.

I'm only aware of HP using 2k sectors for CD-RO.

I've never heard of 512 byte sectors in a CD Drive.
Is that a feature unique to CD-RW?

Even if that's true, the PARISC firmware expects (or will read) 2k blocks.
I suggest double checking that the CD is burned properly.

> Alternatively, you might have better luck doing a netboot, which I've used
> with success before on a 715/75.

that's a good idea too. "lifimage" files are also available that one
can directly boot from. Follow the "Net Install ISO" link from the
www.parisc-linux.org website.

hth,
grant