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Hello,
I am really new to FreeBSD. I am experienced with Linux and I said that I should give FreeBSD a try.
I tried to install it on a P4 Compaq Avo machine.
The problem is that when I booted using FreeBSD 5.4, I get the "BTX halted" error. It looked something like this:
BTX loader
1.0 BTX version
Then came the value of the CPU registers (I think), and then the message BTX halted.
To begin with 1) do a google search to make sure that your hardware is supported (I would be very surprised if it weren't, but new hardware can cause problems that take time to resolve), 2) make sure you have a good install CD (try another download, order a commercial CD, etc), and 3) try the freesbie -- the live freebsd, 4) try PC-BSD (freebsd with a nice graphical installer similar to anaconda).
It seems that the hardware is not supported. I tried on other IBM NetVista and everything worked ok.
I think there is a problem with these Compaq (I've tried on 3 Compaq after I downloaded the iso again, check the md5 etc). The same btx halted error after it booted.
You will want to go here to file a bug track on the issue. The freebsd developers would appreciate it. Having all the specs for the model will be appreciated.
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