The Boot Process Hangs at "Loading.........s"
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Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 8.0
Symptom
The boot process hangs at the status signal "Loading.........s". In some cases, this problem arises when
booting from a hard disk attached to an Adaptec SCSI controller.
Cause
The likely cause is an error in the controller's BIOS.
Solution
Boot with the parameter nobd. This can be done by appending it to the field boot options
after the start menu is displayed and pressing Enter.
To avoid having to enter the parameter at the boot prompt everytime you start the system,
insert it in the configuration file of the boot loader LILO. Edit the file
/etc/lilo.conf as follows:
- In KDE, press the key combination ALT+F2.
- Enter "xterm" in the field displayed.
- Click on "Run".
- Enter the command "su -" in the displayed field to acquire root permissions in this xterm.
- Enter the root password.
- Execute the command "mcedit /etc/lilo.conf":
Append the line:
append="nobd"
to the section:
image = /boot/vmlinuz
label = linux
root = /dev/sda3
vga = 791
initrd = /boot/initrd
If the append line is alredy available in this section, insert the parameter nobd
separated with a blank after the existing entry. Repeat this procedure for the section beginning with
image = /boot/vmlinuz.suse
If you use a boot floppy to boot your Linux system, change the first line of the
parameter boot= to:
boot=/dev/fd0
After saving the changes and quitting the editor, the boot loader must be reinstalled in order to
apply the changes. For this purpose, execute the command:
lilo
(If you boot with a boot floppy, the Lilo boot floppy must be inserted in the floppy disk drive).
Now Linux should start without any problems.
Keywords: LILO, SCSI, ADAPTEC, NOBD, BOOT, BOOT PROCESS
Categories:
SCSI
, LILO
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