Hi, if I add break=top as kernel parameter, I come instantly to the busybox prompt. If I add break=modules it takes 90 seconds.
I think it has something to do with the networkdriver igb. After a break=top, I use modeprobe igb to load it. Then I use ifconfig -a to show the interfaces: eth0 eth1 and lo are available. But no link at eth0 (cable is connected) Then after ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.111 still no link. I start a ping and it takes 10 seconds until the link led comes active and the ping works. But I told you that a dist-upgrade from 8.7 to 9.0 worked. I also copied the initrd from this working version to the clean 9.0 installation, but still 90 seconds to boot. I have no explanation for that (why it works on the upgraded 9.0). Best regards, Bernd