
Linux Installation and Configuration Guide for AlphaServer 10
ECG513/0100
ewc0.0.0.3002.0 EWC0 00-06-2B-00-0A-5C
pka0.7.0.3000.0 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7
pkb0.7.0.3001.0 PKB0 SCSI Bus ID 7
In the output above, the first line shows that DKA0 is a hard disk, DQA0 is a CD-ROM, and
DVA0 is a floppy drive.
Also useful for inspecting the computer configuration is the "show config" command, as
shown here:
>>>show config | more
3. Configure the system SRM parameters to boot from your installation device. A table
providing cross-referenced device names is located in Appendix C, for your convenience.
Example commands for configuring to boot from the CDROM device are shown here:
>>>set bootdef_dev dqa0
>>>set boot_file kernels/generic.gz
>>>set boot_osflags "root=/dev/hda"
>>>show boot*
boot_dev dqa0.0.0.107.0
boot_file kernels/generic.gz
boot_osflags root=/dev/hda
boot_reset OFF
bootdef_dev dqa0.0.0.107.0
booted_dev
booted_file
booted_osflags
1. Insert the Red Hat CD into the drive.
2. Boot the system using the "boot" command. The result should be that the system boots from
the CD.
If during this process you encounter a problem, such as due to a typographic error in the setting of
the SRM parameters, you will probably be stopped with an "aboot>" prompt. The best way to
deal with this situation is to reset the system using the reset button on the front panel. Then using
the SRM commands, correct the mistake, and repeat the "boot" process.
Software Installation
The Red Hat version used in the testing for this guide has a simple installation program. Most of
the devices available with the AlphaStations can be correctly autodetected by Red Hat. Testing
for this Solutions Guide was performed using Red Hat Linux version 6.1.
During the boot process, you may see messages about "IDE STO" errors. These can be safely
ignored.
When configuring "Timezones", select "EST" for the timezone, or the value that is appropriate
for your location.
X11 GUI Installation
The new Red Hat 6.1 installation is capable of creating and editing the BSD Disk Labels through
the use of Disk Druid and automatically installs and configures aboot. It also adds a configuration
file for aboot that makes booting more simple that in previous versions.
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