Description of problem: Hardware: Compaq DP2000 200MHz, 10GB IDE, IDE CD-ROM, onboard video, Compaq Netflex NICs. Used ISO images dated 3/14/2003 (shrike-i386-disk# Unable to install OS either desktop, workstation or Server. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: More 50% will give debug dump, the balance will fail during the image installation ( after format and sector check ) and indicate 'maybe out of disk space'. Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
Created attachment 94282 [details] Data saved from installation
It appears to come down to the hard drive. Installation Fail: SEAGATE MODEL: ST310211A U Series 5 10 GB 16383 CYL, 16 HDS, 63 SECT Installation Ok - or at least it starts to install modules MAXTOR MODEL: 83201A6 3GB 6218 CYL, 16 HDS, 63 SECT
I have finally figured out why I am having problems with the Seagate drive. It has to do with the drive being in Cable Select mode. In Master mode I have no problem with the installation. I don't understatnd why, but that's that solution to my problem. Randall