Abit IB9

motim · 05-09-2007, 08:49 AM

Hi

I'm trying to install fedora core 6 on my Abit IB9 mobo.
I have LG sata DVD and 2 sata HD, all connected to the sata controller.

IB9 has the JMICRON controller, and this mobo does not have alternatives for connecting sata devices. The controller is for handling all IDE/PATA/SATA (JB363)

The problem is that the DVD and the HD are not detected (i got to the HD trying nework installation.)

I've downloaded the JMICRON fedora core 6 drivers and used the kernel dd option, but it does not help.

Can someone guide me how to tackle this ???

Thanks in advance.
MotiM

angryfirelord · 05-17-2007, 08:28 PM

According to JMicron's site, if you have kernel 2.6.18 (Core 6 does), then you should be fine, but others have reported not so good successes.

Here's from the site:

Quote:

Support OS:
Fedora Core 6 i386
Fedora Core 6 x86_64

Steps:
1. Use dd(Linux) or Rawritewin.exe(Windows) to write driver disk.
2. CD/DVD boot form OS installation disc.
3. Insert driver disk to floppy drive.
4. Add "linux dd" after "boot:" and press enter.
5. Select "YES" in "Do you have a driver disk?".
6. Select a device which you like to use.

File: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/fedora/FC6-368.zip

dd is used to create the driver disk on the floppy. (You'll need a working install of Linux first)
http://www.codecoffee.com/tipsforlin...icles/036.html

Code:

dd bs=2x80x18b < /tmp/floppy.image > /dev/fd0

where /tmp/floppy.image being the location of th image file. (unzip the folder first)

If you don't have a working install of Linux, then you'll have to use rawwritewin.exe on Windows instead.

Check your BIOS to make sure that the CD-ROM drive is selected first, then put the Fedora disk in. When the "boot" appears, put the floppy in and then type linux dd. Follow the directions and see if that works (I don't have a JMicron controller, so I can't really be much of assistance).