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From: engineer@cyber3.servtech.com (pr communications)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Laptop install problem
Date: 8 Jul 1996 23:17:47 GMT
Organization: ServiceTech, Inc.
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I am trying to install 2.1.0-RELEASE on to a Compaq CONTRUA 430c.  I am
using the boot floppy that I used to install onto my Desktop, I retested
it and is seems fine.  The Compaq has translating BIOS for the 720M
harddrive.  I have tried turning translation off with no affect.

SIMPTONS:  Machine boots to the "Boot:" prompt and the floppy keeps
running.  Key presses don't appear on the screen.  CTRL+ALT+DEL does not
work.  I once let the floppy run for 10mins.

Sugestions wanted. Thanks.