[SOLVED] Server won't boot after trying to mount new hhd

rough60 · 12-22-2010, 06:37 AM

Hi all,

I am running ubuntu server 10.10

It was running fine until I tried installing a second hdd to back up my desktop (xp) and laptop (win7).

I was following this guide:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...gANewHardDrive

I formatted it first as ext3 then realised I need fat32 so reformatted as vfat.

When I went to mount the drive I got a warning that started:

Code:

gksu:2400 Gtk-warning........

I rebooted hoping this would help using:

Code:

shutdown -r now

but when it restarted it stopped at a blank screen with a flashing 'underscore' in the top left corner.

Where to go from here? Do I need to do a fresh install?

Cheers

barriehie · 12-22-2010, 07:16 AM

And if you unplug the drive will the server boot?

markush · 12-22-2010, 02:40 PM

Hello,

IDE or SATA.
If IDE, be sure to look at the jumpers!
If SATA, look in the bios if it's configured correctly!

Markus

Dani1973 · 12-22-2010, 03:01 PM

Is the boot order in the bios correct?

Does it show any sign of booting something?

rough60 · 02-16-2011, 03:44 AM

Yes it was boot order, thanks for your help.
Cheers