On 07/07/16 13:43, Thomas Lindroth wrote: > I figured out the problem. After installing the machine I left the win 7 > install cd attached to the vm. The machine would always boot from the cd > and display a message like "press any key to boot from cd". Without > pressing any key it would chainload the real operating system. > > That chainloading only worked if the qxl device was attached. I don't > know why but it doesn't really matter. > > If someone else is trying to install win 7 with OVMF here are the > correct steps. > 1. Add both the real gpu and qxl > 2. Install windows using the virtual qxl display > 3. Install graphic drivers > 4. Remove both qxl and the install cd
Rather than messing with ISO attachment / detachment, I tend to recommend setting up a good boot order statically that allows you to forget about it right after. If you don't use secure boot, I recommend - <boot order='1'/> -- for the system disk - <boot order='2'/> -- for the installer ISO When you boot the VM first (for installation), the system disk will be empty, hence skipped. The installer ISO will be booted. After installation (which includes "midway through the installation"), the system disk becomes bootable, and the installer ISO should never be reached. Laszlo _______________________________________________ vfio-users mailing list vfio-users@redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/vfio-users
