Package: boot-floppies
Version: Debian
architecture: sparc
model: IPX/IPC
memory: 32MB
scsi: ESP
cd-rom: Toshiba (Sun CD-ROM)
network card: le0
I have been having trouble installing Debian Sparc on a number of
machines. The CD-ROM set worked fine on one of my machines
(IPX, 16Mb RAM). I am using the same CD-ROM drive (genuine
Sun 512 byte blocks) on all machines. I have even tried borrowing
a spare Toshiba PC SCSI CDROM which has exactly the same effects.
Sun IPX (Bootprom version 2.3) 32Mb
Machine used to run NetBSD/SunOS fine. The bootprom is rather old.
Using CG3 framebuffer (not the onboard CG6)
ok> boot cdrom
[press return at prompt]
loads kernel, then loads ramdisk. The spinner then stops and the
machine crashes. L1+A does not return to the boot monitor, a full
power cycle is needed.
Sun IPC (bootprom version 2.9) 12Mb RAM
Using onboard BW2 FB
ok> boot cdrom
[press return at prompt]
Loads kernel. Displays
Loading initial ramdisk and then stops with a
Data Access Exception
Both machines pass all self tests in the Bootprom and used to run
SunOS 4.1.1 without trouble.
I get similar results with another IPC (even older bootprom) which
doesn't understant boot cdrom; but a suitable incantation makes it
boot.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions!
Alan Bain
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