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From: Hugh Brower <hugh@futuris.net>
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: adaptec 1542cp works on install...not on boot
Date: 17 Sep 1995 14:50:53 GMT
Organization: Futuris Networks Inc.
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jwb@wilbur.hargray.com (Joe Beiter) wrote:
>ok this is driving me batty... I do a straightforward install to the
>first and only scsi disk (id 0) on an adaptec 1542cp. It partitions ok..
>it installs ok.. post install config goes ok but when I try to boot the
>new system I get the following:


Are you installing from CD Rom and if so is it on the same SCSI adapter?

If answers are yes to both then stupid question #1:  Is it possible
that the SCSI devices are not properly terminated?
It is possible for unterminated devices to work somewhat during install 
but then conk out later.


Hugh