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Hello,
I'm trying to install Archlinux 2009.02 on my Scaleo 2205. It has no graphic card but redirects the BIOS output to serial console.
Is it possible to use this console for installation? Is it sufficient to use the ISOLINUX-CD and pass
arch console=ttyS0,115200n8
as boot parameter? Or do I have to build my own install cd?
Do you have any hints or documentation for this issue?
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Shadow256
Last edited by Shadow256 (2009-07-06 20:40:17)
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Check out this page:
http://www.mjmwired.net/kernel/Document … onsole.txt
To use a serial port as console you need to compile the support into your kernel - by default it is not compiled in. For PC style serial ports it's the config option next to "Standard/generic (dumb) serial support". You must compile serial support into the kernel and not as a module.
Assuming that the default arch kernel does not include serial support, you'll need to compile a custom kernel (as stated above).
In order to do this, first compile your kernel ( http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ker … rom_Source ). Then use Archiso (http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Archiso) to create your custom install image. Best of luck!
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I just checked the 2009.02 cd and it seems that the support is compiled in. I will give it at try.
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Shadow256
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Is it possible to do a headless installation via ssh?
How's my programming? Call 1-800-DEV-NULL
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Someone would have to boot the install CD/USB and start the ssh server - after that, you could go headless via ssh.
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I installed it via ssh.
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Someone would have to boot the install CD/USB and start the ssh server - after that, you could go headless via ssh.
That wouldnt work if it was headless to start with, the only way is if the live installation starts the ssh server automatically.
How's my programming? Call 1-800-DEV-NULL
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