Freebsd 6.1, 6.2, New os installation, Option 1. device node exists – Promise Technology Network Device EX8654 User Manual

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FreeBSD 6.1, 6.2

New OS Installation

1.

Start the FreeBSD Installation by booting from the install CD.

2.

When the console menu appears, choose 6. Escape to loader prompt and
press any key except Enter to confirm your choice.

3.

Insert the driver diskette.

4.

Type the following commands and press Enter:

set currdev=disk0
load /stex.ko
set currdev=cd0
boot

5.

Remove the driver diskette and continue the installation.

6.

When the installation is finished, DO NOT EXIT.
Press Alt-F4 to switch to another screen.

7.

Verify whether a device node exists.
Type the following command and press Enter.

ls /dev/fd0

Option 1. Device Node Exists

1.

Type the following commands and press Enter.

mount -t msdos /dev/fd0 /cdrom
/cdrom/install

2.

After those commands finish, type the following command and press Enter.

umount /cdrom

3.

Remove the driver diskette.

4.

Press Alt+F1, exit the installation, and reboot your PC.

Option 2. Device Node Does Not Exist

1.

Obtain a blank USB device, a disk drive or a memory stick, formatted to FAT
or FAT32 (MSDOS).

2.

Copy the files from the driver diskette to the root directory of the USB device.

3.

Attach the USB device to the PC.

4.

Type the following commands and press Enter.

mount -t msdos /dev/daXsX /cdrom
/cdrom/install

Where /dev/daXs is the device node for the USB device.

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