On Tue, Jan 03, 2006 at 12:59:11AM +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I would like to install etch on a new PC whit netinstall (daily-build). I > have the following system: > > Intel 3.2 GHz > 1 GB RAM > one 160 GB SATA HD > one 200 GB SATA HD > Onboard NIC > USB mouse > USB keyboard (no interface for PS/2 keyboard) > > I tried booting the etch netinstall CD. All went fine until i had to choose > the language. I can't choose a language, because the keyboard is not > reacting. For example the numlock led is not burning. > > Now i made a reboot and started at the bootpromt with install24. The keyboard > is now reacting normal. I can also choose a language. But i > have a problem whit setting up my onboard network card with DHCP and in the > expert mode i have also problems identificatig the SATA HD with > the 2.4 kernel. > > By the way, i downloaded the newest knoppix version with the 2.6 Kernel. The > HW identification works here fine. (USB-keyboard OK, > Networkinterface with DHCP OK, SATA HD OK). > > So i think there should be a way installing Debian (etch) with the 2.6 Kernel. > > Is there at bootpromt an option for activating a usb keyboard? > > With the Sarge netinstall i have the same problems.
Try adding acpi=off to the boot prompt. That sometimes fixes usb keyboard problems. Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]