Installing 8.2 on i386 laptop: encountering DMA problems

sossego

sossego

Retired from the forums
The system fails to write to disk. The problem also occurs with trying to install NetBSD to the same machine. I've used a CD install and not an FTP(passive). Is there a command that I can pass through the fixit shell?
Also, should I check the disk integrity and by what method? My available tool is a Debian live disc.
Laptop is a Gateway M275.
 
What errors are you receiving?

Your first concern should be the health of the disk. Boot your system with a diagnostic CD such as UBCD and test your disk with the appropriate test tool for your brand of disk.
 
sossego said:
The system fails to write to disk. The problem also occurs with trying to install NetBSD to the same machine.
Click to expand...
That alone should tell you enough. The hard-drive probably needs replacing.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top