Vortex86DX Instructions from ICOP

Published on Dec. 5, 2009

Alexandru T. and I have exchanged a few emails, and he sent through a few helpful suggestions that were provided from ICOP. I have included them below. Thanks Alexandru!

1. Install Debian 5.0 on a normal PC (using a netinst image, for minimal install)
2. After installation boot normally from the same PC
3. Then, take the kernel from ftp://icop.com.tw/DIS_info/VDX/operating_system/VDX_Linux/linux-image-2.6.30-vortex86mx_1.0_i386.deb and then issue the following commands :

# dpkg -i  linux-image-2.6.30-vortex86mx_1.0_i386.deb
# update-initramfs -k 2.6.30-vortex86mx -c
# update-grub
# restart

4. Then take the hard-drive and install it on the Vortex86DX
5. When GRUB menu appears, press "e" and modify the boot loader as follows :

root        (hd0,0)
kernel        /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.30-vortex86mx root=/dev/hdb1 ro         --> if hdb1 does not work you can try (hda1= Primary Master or hdc1=Secondary Master)
initrd        /boot/initrd.img-2.6.30-vortex86mx

Then press b to boot

6. After booting, go to /boot/grub/menu.lst and make modifications from above permanently, so you will boot without any intervention ;)

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