Error while installing FreeBSD
I am trying to install FreeBSD 11 from USB using memstick.img file but during installation process I'm getting error about it can't find usb device and mountroot > is appearing. What should I do ?
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I am trying to install FreeBSD 11 from USB using memstick.img file but during installation process I'm getting error about it can't find usb device and mountroot > is appearing. What should I do ?
usb freebsd system-installation
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
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I am trying to install FreeBSD 11 from USB using memstick.img file but during installation process I'm getting error about it can't find usb device and mountroot > is appearing. What should I do ?
usb freebsd system-installation
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
38.9k1479129
asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
192
I am trying to install FreeBSD 11 from USB using memstick.img file but during installation process I'm getting error about it can't find usb device and mountroot > is appearing. What should I do ?
usb freebsd system-installation
usb freebsd system-installation
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
38.9k1479129
asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
192
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
38.9k1479129
asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
192
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
38.9k1479129
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
38.9k1479129
edited Dec 16 at 3:49
Rui F Ribeiro
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38.9k1479129
asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
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asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
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asked Nov 18 '16 at 23:54
AlfaBet
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You can check by typing ? what rootfs candidates there are. If you don't find you USB drive, it is better to choose other ways to install FreeBSD. Typically USB drives are named /dev/da<number>.
For example, burn a CD or DVD image and install from that. Other option is to try other USB ports (yes, seriously). Most PCs and laptops have more than 1 USB controller and it might be more compatible.
You can also try to modify USB settings in your BIOS. Sometimes there are some compatibility/legacy settings that you can switch on or off.
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
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You can check by typing ? what rootfs candidates there are. If you don't find you USB drive, it is better to choose other ways to install FreeBSD. Typically USB drives are named /dev/da<number>.
For example, burn a CD or DVD image and install from that. Other option is to try other USB ports (yes, seriously). Most PCs and laptops have more than 1 USB controller and it might be more compatible.
You can also try to modify USB settings in your BIOS. Sometimes there are some compatibility/legacy settings that you can switch on or off.
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
add a comment |
You can check by typing ? what rootfs candidates there are. If you don't find you USB drive, it is better to choose other ways to install FreeBSD. Typically USB drives are named /dev/da<number>.
For example, burn a CD or DVD image and install from that. Other option is to try other USB ports (yes, seriously). Most PCs and laptops have more than 1 USB controller and it might be more compatible.
You can also try to modify USB settings in your BIOS. Sometimes there are some compatibility/legacy settings that you can switch on or off.
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
add a comment |
You can check by typing ? what rootfs candidates there are. If you don't find you USB drive, it is better to choose other ways to install FreeBSD. Typically USB drives are named /dev/da<number>.
For example, burn a CD or DVD image and install from that. Other option is to try other USB ports (yes, seriously). Most PCs and laptops have more than 1 USB controller and it might be more compatible.
You can also try to modify USB settings in your BIOS. Sometimes there are some compatibility/legacy settings that you can switch on or off.
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
You can check by typing ? what rootfs candidates there are. If you don't find you USB drive, it is better to choose other ways to install FreeBSD. Typically USB drives are named /dev/da<number>.
For example, burn a CD or DVD image and install from that. Other option is to try other USB ports (yes, seriously). Most PCs and laptops have more than 1 USB controller and it might be more compatible.
You can also try to modify USB settings in your BIOS. Sometimes there are some compatibility/legacy settings that you can switch on or off.
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
edited Nov 19 '16 at 15:17
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
answered Nov 19 '16 at 8:41
Martin Sugioarto
72749
72749
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
add a comment |
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I tried everything you've said except installing from CD/DVD but it's not working. I'm getting error codes for that
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 14:09
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
I added some advice about altering BIOS USB settings that you can also try. But I still think the quickest solution is to boot from a CD/DVD drive (obviously not for USB).
– Martin Sugioarto
Nov 19 '16 at 15:20
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
No, there's nothing like that in BIOS. I bought my laptop in 2010. I hope my DVD drive would work because I've not used it since long time.
– AlfaBet
Nov 19 '16 at 16:05
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