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Paul Stear wrote: |
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> Hi all, |
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> I'm new to this list (migrating from x86) and am going to use my old windows |
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> amd64 box for linux. |
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> The motherboard has sata raid via Promise PDC20378 raid controller. I have |
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> downloaded gentoo linux 2006.1 amd64 live cd for the installation. Having |
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> looked at the install docs I am a little unsure of how to proceed. |
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> Do I set up the sata raid in the bios? |
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> Are the correct drivers on the install disc? |
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> Will this raid set boot ok? |
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> Do I need to setup any linux software raid? |
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> I just don't want to mess up the installation son any help will be gratefully |
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> received |
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> Regards |
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> Paul |
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The correct kernel option for your card is 'Promise SATA TX2/TX4 |
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support' (ref: http://gentoo-wiki.com/HARDWARE_SATA - should help with |
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most of your installation questions) |
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