Kernel (2.4.X series) not doing the initial boot.

Chad Walstrom chad at ima.umn.edu
Mon Oct 8 16:25:36 CEST 2001


Do remember to check the actual boot time parameters. Try the following if
you're having problems with DHCP not successfully specifying the nfsroot.

	append="root=nfs nfsroot=IPADDR_OF_NFSROOT_SERVER"

Yes, it's not automatic, but at least you'll be able to boot and install.

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Chad C. Walstrom <chad at ima.umn.edu>             http://www.ima.umn.edu
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