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Toaster · 07-31-2001, 01:29 PM

This sounds like a BIOS/Mandake error.
When IDE drives exceed about 27GB, BIOS`s need to be very recent.
Retry the install but this time be sure to set a "boot" partition of 16MB or less. In most cases, this should do the trick provided your controller is a supported device.
Try updating the BIOS. Failing this, manually partition the drive like thus:
1. Boot partition (less then 16MB) Often, a 10-12MB partition is more then enough.
2. /usr Make this partition any size you see fit but to prevent goofy errors, set the size to 7.5GB or less.
3. / (root partition) Set this partition to a size not exceeding 8GB (7.5GB is safest) The usable (useful) size need only be about 4GB.
4. /home This is the one partition that can be a big monster. All your files and all user files will be stored here. Again, dependant on the support for your hardware, set to 7.5GB or less.
5. /temp Set this partition to about 4GB but any size is ok using 7.5 as an upper limit to avoid any compatability issues.
6. /swap No matter the amount of memory installed, you should have a swap partition. Sizes in excess of 256MB are wasteful.
7. /download This is a great partition to make and Linux takes great advantage of it. Set this to any size that fits your file size "guestimates" 2-5 GB is great.
Note:
During the install, you may see an option to use "linear" addressing. Unless your hardware is supported 100%, I recommend against it.
Next time try SCSI, no games, no translation and native support.

07-31-2001, 01:29 PM	#2
Toaster Member (13 bit) Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Now in Phoenix, AZ. Where next? Only 8 states left to see. Posts: 4,661	This sounds like a BIOS/Mandake error. When IDE drives exceed about 27GB, BIOS`s need to be very recent. Retry the install but this time be sure to set a "boot" partition of 16MB or less. In most cases, this should do the trick provided your controller is a supported device. Try updating the BIOS. Failing this, manually partition the drive like thus: 1. Boot partition (less then 16MB) Often, a 10-12MB partition is more then enough. 2. /usr Make this partition any size you see fit but to prevent goofy errors, set the size to 7.5GB or less. 3. / (root partition) Set this partition to a size not exceeding 8GB (7.5GB is safest) The usable (useful) size need only be about 4GB. 4. /home This is the one partition that can be a big monster. All your files and all user files will be stored here. Again, dependant on the support for your hardware, set to 7.5GB or less. 5. /temp Set this partition to about 4GB but any size is ok using 7.5 as an upper limit to avoid any compatability issues. 6. /swap No matter the amount of memory installed, you should have a swap partition. Sizes in excess of 256MB are wasteful. 7. /download This is a great partition to make and Linux takes great advantage of it. Set this to any size that fits your file size "guestimates" 2-5 GB is great. Note: During the install, you may see an option to use "linear" addressing. Unless your hardware is supported 100%, I recommend against it. Next time try SCSI, no games, no translation and native support. __________________ 2 goldfish were discussing Mythology. The discussion ended when a goldfish replied: "There MUST be a God, who changes the water?"