Stuck on bootstrap loader revision message

[bsduser35325]

I am booting from the bios using a dvd rom, but I am unable to get past the bootstrap loader message, it gets stuck here with just the /\- load symbols.

There is nothing wrong with the dvd drive or the burn disc.

 

[Beastie]

Try booting another disc (such as a livefs or bootonly), then replace it with your DVD once sysinstall shows up.

 

[da1]

Are your disks connected to a raid controller ?

 

[bsduser35325]

No my disks aren't connected to a raid controller.

I was able to boot and install using Beastie's method. Thanks!

 

[da1]

@Beastie: What would the explanation be for this ?