[Wylug-help] HP proliant

[Scott Hodgson]

James Holden wrote:
> On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:12:36PM +0100, Scott Hodgson wrote:
>   
>> Hi
>>
>> I got a skipped HP proliant server to learn on, it has 512mb ram and 2 
>> p3 processors I downloaded ubuntu 8.04 server edition. I have a problem 
>> where I have never used a server before.  When th CD gets to the options 
>> page of installing, check cd, check memory etc Istart one of the 
>> programs and hangs after loading kernel.  What am I doing wrong? do I 
>> need to change the internal settings?
>>     
>
> Hi Scott,
>
> Sounds like it needs some extra kernel parameters to boot properly.
>
> Googling for ubuntu proliant cd kernel install hang gives lots of likely
> looking results. Have a look through and see if any seem to match your
> equipment and the circumstances of the hang.
>
> Or... it could just be kippered, given that it was in a skip. ;-)
>   

When I said skipped I mean it was to be skipped as they had upgraded the 
servers so I asked for it.  Unfortunately I have no idea on the model 
server it is, I have looked all over it and I can't get hold of the 
bloke I got it off nearly a year ago.
> James
>
>   
>> Scottbh
>>
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