Fedora 14 desktop fails install at the very end of the process stating something like, "Can't mount /dev/mapper/hard-drive....."

[Bruce B]

 Hi Everyone,

I am saddened that I can't install any Linux distro with ease on my HP
m8530f computer which runs on a m2n78-la motherboard. It has a Phenom CPU, 6
SATA ports and probably a fakeRaid (at least that's what I guess is causing
problem).

The Fedora 14 Desktop install goes all the way to the end and then I get a
fail message due to not being able to mount /dev/mapper/xxxxx.

Can anyone please advise what steps I can take to remedy this issue or if
you know of a particular version that works with this motherboard?

The motherboard only has SATA mode or disabled for HardDrive mode and no any
other options. Seems like this is an HP custom made motherboard from Asus
hence the limited options in Bios setup.


I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux nodmraid"
because I have clicking the Install button from the desktop and there is no
option to type "linux nodmraid"

"Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key once, then
type and enter, linux nodmraid"


If any other solutions come to your mind or you can explain "nodmraid"
please enlighten me.

Thanks a lot.

[Aaron Konstam]

On Mon, 2010-12-27 at 22:22 -0500, Sam Varshavchik wrote:
>  Bruce B writes:
>  
>  > I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux nodmraid" 
>  > because I have clicking the Install button from the desktop and there is 
>  > no option to type "linux nodmraid" 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key 
>  > once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid" 
>  
>  The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is to 
>  press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a text-mode 
>  install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…
>  
>  That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".
>  
>   
Your instructions are not accurate. When you boot the insatllation DVD
you get a menu of options. None of which allows you to type linux
nodmraid or linux text, etc. You must hit , I guess it is tab, before
you get to a place where these commands can be typed. It infuriates me
that this is not explained anywhere in the Installation manual.
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[Suvayu Ali]

Hi,

First a request, please don't top post. Responding to messages is
tougher that way.

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Bruce B <bruceb444(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote:
>  On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Suvayu Ali
> <fatkasuvayu+linux(a)gmail.com&gt;
>  wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:22:02 -0500
> > Sam Varshavchik <mrsam(a)courier-mta.com&gt; wrote:
> >
> > > Bruce B writes:
> > >
> > > > I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux
> > > > nodmraid" because I have clicking the Install button from the
> > > > desktop and there is no option to type "linux nodmraid"
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key
> > > > once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid"
> > >
> > > The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is
> > > to press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a
> > > text-mode install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…
> > >
> > > That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Also Have you tried booting a live CD or live USB. If you can then that
> > should be able to give you more information about the hardware on your
> > system. You can use lshw, lsusb and lspci to get the required info.
> >
> > GL
> >
>  Thanks for the feedback.
>  I have only been using the Live CD which also allows for install.
>  My issue is with the installation and it's *most* likely due to fakeRaid.
>  What kind of information can I post here that would help with the diagnose?
>  I know the controller is running nVidiea.
>  Thanks,
>  
You said in your other response that you attempted a text install as per
Sam's suggestion. Then how are you using a live CD? As far as I know
live CDs don't support text based installs.

To get better idea of your hardware, you can post the output of

$ lspci | grep -i ide

and as root, (from a live CD just type 'su - RET')

# fdisk -l |grep  '^/dev'

PS: Some years back I installed Fedora 8 on Intel fakeraid without
problems, so that might not be your issue.

-- 
Suvayu

Open source is the future. It sets us free.

[Bruce B]

Thanks for the feedback.

I have only been using the Live CD which also allows for install.

My issue is with the installation and it's *most* likely due to fakeRaid.
What kind of information can I post here that would help with the diagnose?

I know the controller is running nVidiea.
Thanks,

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Suvayu Ali
<[e-mail]&lt;fatkasuvayu%2Blinux(a)gmail.com&gt;
>  wrote: 
> On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:22:02 -0500
> Sam Varshavchik <mrsam(a)courier-mta.com
>  wrote:
>
> > Bruce B writes:
> >
> > > I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux
> > > nodmraid" because I have clicking the Install button from the
> > > desktop and there is no option to type "linux nodmraid"
> > >
> > >
> > > "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key
> > > once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid"
> >
> > The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is
> > to press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a
> > text-mode install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…
> >
> > That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".
> >
> >
>
> Also Have you tried booting a live CD or live USB. If you can then that
> should be able to give you more information about the hardware on your
> system. You can use lshw, lsusb and lspci to get the required info.
>
> GL
>
> --
> Suvayu
>
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[Suvayu Ali]

On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:22:02 -0500
Sam Varshavchik <mrsam(a)courier-mta.com&gt; wrote:

>  Bruce B writes:
>  
>  > I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux
>  > nodmraid" because I have clicking the Install button from the
>  > desktop and there is no option to type "linux nodmraid" 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key 
>  > once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid" 
>  
>  The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is
>  to press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a
>  text-mode install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…
>  
>  That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".
>  
>   
Also Have you tried booting a live CD or live USB. If you can then that
should be able to give you more information about the hardware on your
system. You can use lshw, lsusb and lspci to get the required info.

GL

-- 
Suvayu

Open source is the future. It sets us free.

[Bruce B]

Sam,

Thanks for the quick response.

I did that but now the Hard Drive is not recognized at all and doens't show
in My Computer and install process can't even start the format process
because it can't find a hard-drive and fails with a debug message.

Anyone has any other suggestions to this fakeRaid?

Thanks,

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:22 PM, Sam Varshavchik <mrsam(a)courier-mta.com&gt;wrote:

>  Bruce B writes:
>
>   I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux nodmraid"
> > because I have clicking the Install button from the desktop and there is no
> > option to type "linux nodmraid"
> >
> > "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key
> > once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid"
> >
>
>  The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is to
>  press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a text-mode
>  install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…
>
>  That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".
>
>
>
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[Sam Varshavchik]

Bruce B writes:

>  I was told to do this but I am not sure where to type "linux
> nodmraid" 
>  because I have clicking the Install button from the desktop and there is 
>  no option to type "linux nodmraid" 
>  
>  
>  "Start your installation by hitting the tab key, then the space key 
>  once, then type and enter, linux nodmraid"  
The very first prompt you get after booting the installation image is to 
press enter to begin the installer, "linux text" to begin a text-mode 
install, some other option for rescue mode, etc…

That's where you enter "linux nodmraid".