/dev/hda under lilo.conf even thoug my HD is under /dev/hdb
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/dev/hda under lilo.conf even thoug my HD is under /dev/hdb
Hi,
Why did Slackware added /dev/hda to the top of lilo.conf even though my HD is under /dev/hdb?
I experienced a strange behavior with Slackware 10.2 installation yesterday when I tried to install Lilo to the MBR. The installer gave and error which I do not remember at the moment. However, after I booted from the CD and viewed /etc/lilo.conf I noticed that /dev/hda was added at the top while under the Linux boot section /dev/hdb, which is the correct one in my case, was added. I had to change /dev/hda to /dev/hdb for lilo to be installed.
Did you use the automatic option when configuring lilo during installation? If I recall correctly you manually set this VAR when you select the advanced lilo option.
Originally posted by uopjohnson Did you use the automatic option when configuring lilo during installation? If I recall correctly you manually set this VAR when you select the advanced lilo option.
Yes, I selected the automatic option when configuring lilo.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: /dev/hda under lilo.conf even thoug my HD is under /dev/hdb
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Originally posted by Basel IDE. I think this problem appeared because pins 3 and 4 of the J8 jumper are jumpered. In other words, the HD is set as Slave and not as Master.
Heh, yeah, that's the root of the problem then:
hda = primary master
hdb = primary slave
hdc = secondary master
hdd = secondary slave
Probably it's assumed that at least one disk will be at primary master, you can check the setup sources to see that.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: /dev/hda under lilo.conf even thoug my HD is under /dev/hdb
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Originally posted by Basel IDE. I think this problem appeared because pins 3 and 4 of the J8 jumper are jumpered. In other words, the HD is set as Slave and not as Master.
Yep. That's your problem. I find that it is best to use "Cable Select" (CS) option on all HDs. Then there is always a master and slave.
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