Slackware 14.1 dvd not booting.

divali · 04-02-2014, 01:02 PM

I have just downloaded the Slackware 14.1 DVD from the Slackware torrent site and it will not boot, even with resetting the bios. I couldn't boot the 14.1 source dvd either. Has any one else had this problem or am I missing something.

Alien Bob · 04-02-2014, 01:09 PM

How did you burn the ISO file to DVD?

StreamThreader · 04-02-2014, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by divali

I have just downloaded the Slackware 14.1 DVD from the Slackware torrent site and it will not boot, even with resetting the bios. I couldn't boot the 14.1 source dvd either. Has any one else had this problem or am I missing something.

14.1 Source dvd - DVD contain source code only, not binary distribution. Use slackware64-14.1-install-dvd.iso for installation 64 bit as example.

divali · 04-02-2014, 03:21 PM

Thanks for your prompt replies guys. I downloaded the 586 install download and burned the dvd on k3b at 2.5 speed.
Reset the bios on my Dell Lat. laptop and nada.

onebuck · 04-02-2014, 03:30 PM

Hi,

What was the md5sum check for k3b before burning image? Compared to listed 'md5?

I always check my downloaded ISO image 'md5sum' before burning?

Then I will check the media to confirm a valid image.

Didier Spaier · 04-02-2014, 03:55 PM

If the md5sum is OK, try this instead of using k3b:

Code:

growisofs -speed=2 -dvd-compat -Z /dev/sr0=slackware-14.1-install-dvd.iso

metaschima · 04-02-2014, 04:39 PM

Try enabling CSM compatibility mode in the UEFI options (assuming this is UEFI BIOS).

divali · 04-03-2014, 05:11 AM

Brilliant. Thanks Didier, that worked a dream. Slackware 14.1 here we come.