Installing FreeBSD 9.0 Dvd

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horny-sama

I am installing using a dvd (FreeBSD-9.0-RELEASE-amd64-dvd1) to install FreeBSD
The problem is that I can't really boot into the install mode because my Thinkpad X130e AMD e300 is using UEFI instead of the traditional bios
Code: 
Attemp to query device size failed: NOT READY, Medium not present
I am using a Patriot Wrap 2.0 64gb SSD
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Hi horny-sama,

Try typing the following from that prompt:

[CMD=""]mountroot> vfs.root.mountfrom=cd9660:dev/iso/9660/FREEBSD_INSTALL[/CMD]

and the hit <ENTER>
 
UEFI is not the issue, the MBR is loaded. That's why you get a loader prompt.
 
This is booting the install CD from an external USB drive? Sometimes that is just a timing issue, the USB stuff not being ready in time. Wait a few seconds, then re-enter cd9660:dev/iso/9660/FREEBSD_INSTALL at the mountroot> prompt.

gkontos: I don't think variables can be set at that prompt, but have not tested.
 
wblock@ said:
gkontos: I don't think variables can be set at that prompt, but have not tested.
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You are right! I meant:

[CMD=""]mountroot> cd9660:dev/iso/9660/FREEBSD_INSTALL[/CMD]

I had to deal with this problem with almost all installations I performed with a FreeBSD 9.0-RELEASE CD from a USB drive.

I think it has been fixed since 9.1-BETA
 
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