Unable to install linux in my P.C

ecevijay6_2 · 11-26-2007, 04:08 AM

hi to all

When i try to install redhat4.0 in my P.C which is dual core 1GB ram
and SEGATE 160GB HDD. i9 get an error message no hard disk found installation does not continue...... mine already has a windows XP... try to sort out my problem.....

THANK U ALL

IceChant · 11-26-2007, 04:50 AM

First welcome to LQ, this isn't the right place to ask for help, use search first you might find what you're looking for, I would say format the partition where you installed RH.

pixellany · 11-26-2007, 07:18 AM

I doubt if formatting the partition is going to help...

Is the hard drive a SATA? If so, I think that RedHat EL-4 does not support SATA.

If you really need to use RedHat, I would try a recent version of Fedora, or Centos (an RHEL clone).

Tinkster · 11-26-2007, 11:32 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <RedHat> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

uniqueclone · 11-26-2007, 08:18 PM

RHEL-4 doesn't support SATA?

What about RHEL-5? I'm currently having difficulties installing on a new machine with SATA hard disk and SATA dvd-burner, and if that's the problem then...

krishna_p_2k3 · 12-04-2007, 12:14 PM

Hi,

AT the time of welcome page, u find the below one,

boot:

then just type the followed words,

boot: linux = 'all-generic-ide'

this vl give the solution as of my concern,

Thanks
krishna_p_2k3@yahoo.com

ingerul9 · 12-14-2007, 05:20 AM

Hi. If u have RHEL 4.0 it may be possible to not have s-ata drivers installed on the default cd. You have 2 options:

1. Get a copy for RHEL 4.5 - the latest version - this one should work
2. Get a floppy and copy the drivers for Linux for your HDD. Then when you boot your linux cd, try to specify that you want to boot with drivers from the floppy.