0.7.1 can't read HD partition
Forum: HD Install
Topic: 0.7.1 can't read HD partition
started by: TheDude1888
Posted by TheDude1888 on June 04 2004,07:44
I'd like to install DSL 0.7.1 onto my old compaq deskpro onto the 6gig hard drive. While in the DSL gui i try using "dsl-hdinstall" and I enter hda1 for the partition to write to. It then says that it cannot read the partition table on hda1 and it also says that i might need to reboot so it can see the partition table. The partition I'm writing to is a linux partition thats 6 gigs in size. Is there something I'm missing?things i've done:
1. made sure hda1 is mounted
2. entered /mnt/hda1 when dsl-hdinstall prompts for a partition
3. reformatted the hard drive with a new linux partition.
Posted by skaos on June 04 2004,08:56
I installed 0.7.0 a few days ago and if I remember correctly, you should not mount the partition and the partition should be /dev/hda1.
Posted by TheDude1888 on June 04 2004,21:18
Still not working. I'm going to try it with .7.0
Posted by TheDude1888 on June 04 2004,22:27
This driving me crazy. I cleared the mbr and made a partition with a fedora rescue disk. I try to install with 0.7.0 and gives me the "Can't detect linux partition". Should I try something else besides the fdisk util on the fedora rescue disk. I'm confused**update**
ok got it to work
i used partition magic boot floppy and made the neccasary partitions. It's a great program.
Posted by dukkieduk on June 11 2004,08:55
Hello dude,here is a little howto:
boot from the cdrom 0.7.1 or whatever version above 6
once booted open a rootshell.
#fdisk -l /dev/hda ( hda your first ide disk )( l stand for listing)
if you don't have partitions yet do the following:
#fdisk /dev/hda
you can always ask help by typing m
n -> create first partition, 1 primary _>hda1
n-> create swapspace,2 primary
a->1 make the first partition bootable
t-> change the label of the swappartition ->82
p->to get an overview
w-> write to disk mbr.
then right click your desktop to open the menu, apps,tools,Install to your Hard Disk.
when asked to select the partition you want to use: hda1
and follow the questions.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards
Dukkieduk
Posted by mpie on June 19 2004,22:34
or for a more graphical view cfdisk create new entersize make bootable then write then run mklilo and bob's you're aunty
Posted by JeremyD on June 22 2004,15:42
I am having the same problem, also with version 0.7.1If i run cfdisk, /dev/hda1 shows up there as a valid, bootable linux partition. But when I run dsl-hdinstall, I tell it to use /dev/hda1 and it says it cannot detect a linux partition. I have rebooted several times and the partition is mountable. I'm not sure whats going on. Any ideas???
Posted by JeremyD on June 22 2004,15:51
Got it to work.....thats a pretty nice glitch.....The program dsl-hdinstall always spits out an error when told '/dev/hda1', but just punching in '/hda1' worked. Hmmmmmm.......
Posted by roberts on June 22 2004,17:16
Not if you follow the instructions/example/promptsEnter the target partition. (EXAMPLE: hda2):
Posted by Stefan on July 07 2004,21:51
Hi fellas,I experienced exactly this problem as well: The HD is formatted as described in this thread and still - if I try the HD-install via dsl-hdinstall, I can enter whatever I like (in my case, the disk is hdg1) in any combination with /dev or /mnt or standalone: The error message is always like described above: "... no Linux partition found .. try restart ... blabla"
Looking at /etc/fstab I see, that the device /hdg1 is marked "read only" - could this possibly a cause for the error? (Of couse - I did the "dsl-hdinstall" out of a root-xterm)
When doing the fdisk, the system complaints that the HD has more than 1024 blocks (>9700 or so): How about this - could it possibly be an other part in the puzzle?
Any help or comment is welcome!
Thanx in advance,
STEFAN
Posted by boisbleu on July 09 2004,22:45
Same problem. Cannot install DSL to HDD."Sorry system has not detected a linux partition" *crazy*
If I run fdisk it tells me: "the number of cylinders for this disk is set to 1222..."
Any suggestions?
BoisBleu
Posted by roberts on July 10 2004,01:42
It would be helpful if you are sure that the partition is not mounted.Also include the output of fdisk -l /dev/hda so we can see the partition types on your target drive.
Posted by nick on July 10 2004,18:50
Yup, experiencing the same issues. I've installed to hd dozens of times with older releases, but this hdinstall script is not working for me either. I've re-partitioned with fdisk, cfdisk, Partition Magic & Partition Commander with no luck on script recognizing any Linux partitions. I installed the latest Feather Linux (based on DSL, I think) without any issues, but I think they use their own hd install script..
Posted by boisbleu on July 11 2004,12:06
just changed my partition table and made a primary partition (hda3) for DSL and now it works.This is really strange.
BoisBleu
Posted by boisbleu on July 11 2004,12:08
[quote=Guest,July 11 2004,08:06][/quote]Ok, now the whole text :-)
I found a way to install DSL in my case. DSL was not able to find a linux partition if they were locigal ones. I just changed my partition table and made a primary partition (hda3) for DSL and now it works.
This is really strange.
BoisBleu
Posted by roberts on July 11 2004,15:13
I can install to hda6 a logical partition. In fact it is currently running from this logical partition. Sharing the results of fdisk -l /dev/hda may have helped solve your problem.
Posted by <--iNT13--> on July 15 2004,08:16
Re: "Compaq" I'm sure I've posted this before...
Most old Compaqs have the BIOS (or extended BIOS) on a hidden Primary partition (fdisk type code 12). Check your Compaq. If it is meant to have one you can download the "softrom" packs from the web. The 'softroms extract to floppies. Boot your box from tomsrtboot (or similar), delete all partitions, create a new DOS partition table (or run "fdisk /mbr" from a DOS boot disk). Reboot from the first Compaq floppy, 'it' will see the empty disk and give you the option of creating a 'Diagnostic Partition'. Do so.
After following the directions on the Compaq floppy series:- partition the rest of the drive as desired, make a partition active (bootable) - NOT THE FIRST PARTITION.
Install you OS as you will - just don't put your boot loader on HDA1.
You''ll find the Diag partition useful - amongst other things, you can set the boot order there
Similar schemes are used for the mighty IBM PS/2 series
I've successfully installed to "loaded" from hda1 - 4 with FAT16, FAT32 and EXT2 in the process of installing to old laptops without CDROMs.