Have SuSe 8.1 Pro, am trying to install on clone -


D865G Intel 800FSB HT MB
2.6GHz HT Proc
2-40GB Seagate 40GB HDDs
2-256MB DDR400
Lite-On 52X CD-ROM
Intel LAN
Intel Graphics
SoundMax Audio


Have 98 (don't ask why) on partitioned portions of HDDs.


Half of each HDD is not partitioned (is where SuSE should go).


When attempting to install SuSU 8.1 Pro, boots from CD1 ok, but cannot mount HDDs or CD-ROM. Try CD2, same deal. Cannot install as it errors with "Cannot mount CD-ROM".

Have verified the CDs, they are ok.

Thought of copying to HDD and doing install from HDD, doh - cannot recognize HDDs.


Have tried diff modes of install, but cannot get it to see drives. Is there something else need to pass to the kernel? If so, uh, How To.


I find it hard to believe, though a newer model MB, that 8.1 could not recognize the hardware.


Yeah, Mandrake & RH install just fine on the box.

"I find it hard to believe, though a newer model MB, that 8.1 could not recognize the hardware."

My first guess would be that the SuSE installer is having problems with your IDE controller chipset. Go to the SuSE support website and see if SuSE has any problems with your IDE controller chipset.


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The controller chipset is listed as "Unknown" in SuSE's Hardware Compatability list. Humph.