FreeBSD from USB key

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Windmill

Hi, I need help. I want to install FreeBSD from an USB key. I tried copying the image with dd, but when I boot from the USB I have only a black screen which says that the USB isn't a valid boot disk (or something similar). WIth linux images I haven't any problem. So, what should I do to install from an USB key?
 
Just a quick note regarding the command syntax shown as the method for writing the .img to the USB device;
# dd if=FreeBSD-9.2-RELEASE-i386-memstick.img of=/dev/da0 bs=64k
I have had several occasions, where the above command returned an error. I was able to overcome it by changing the value, or removing the bs=64 value. Just thought it worth mentioning.

--Chris
 
Oh, didn't know that. OK, I'll try with the .img.

Ok, with the .img it worked. Now I have to play a bit to configure the system right, I could also think to switch to FreeBSD completely.
 
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