On Thu, Aug 14, 2003 at 12:08:49PM +0200, Vicente Ferrando wrote: > Hi all, > > Does anybody know if it is possible to change the kernel in the Install CDs > ISO images? > > I'm going to install Debian on a new system where I'll need support for > SiI3112 that is supported on kernel 2.4.21. This is the controller for the > SATA disk on the ABIT KD7-S, I'm going to use for this box, so I need support > for this hardware at installation time. But as long as I know install CDs, > even the one with bf4 image doesn't support this and neither there is a > module for this hard. > > So I think the best way to have it running is replace the kernel image on one > of the install CDs. But I've tryed this without success. I've replaced the > kernel on one of the Install CDs with another compiled with suppor for this > chip and it doesn't boot. > > Any idea how to make it work? > > Thanks in advance. >
You can compile the driver as a module against the 2.4.18-bf2.4 kernel, then put it on a floppy, and load it during the Debian install process. It will then create an initrd which will load the driver on subsequent boots. A -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
