"Reinhart Steyaert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I want to install FreeBSD 5.1 but have the following problem: during
Just to check: you did read the installation information, including http://www.freebsd.org/releases/5.1R/early-adopter.html ? > the installation, you have to choose "Installation Media." I choose > the first option, 'install from a CD/DVD', but get the message "Cannot > find CD/DVD devices..." (or something like that). But I can boot from > the CD (it's a Mitsumi ATAPI CD-ROM, not a DVD). The module cd9660 > seems to be loaded. When I choose "Floppy..." in the Installation > Media menu, I also get the message "Cannot find floppy devices..." So, > FreeBSD recognizes the CD-ROM drive, but it seems to forget those > devices at a certain point. I was able, years ago, to install FreeBSD > 3.2. There are several steps mentioned in the errata which you should probably try: http://www.freebsd.org/releases/5.1R/errata.html _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"