Subject: Re: 1.3.2 & MicroVAX 3100/10
To: None <rdickens@cix.compulink.co.uk>
From: Anders Magnusson <ragge@ludd.luth.se>
List: port-vax
Date: 09/30/1998 22:34:01
> Confused new user here...
>
> Does 1.3.2 support netbooting a MicroVAX 3100/10?
>
> I've down loaded the general kernel and managed to configure my Linux
> system for RARP/MOP/Bootparams etc.
>
> When I boot the Linux system seems the MOP request, the MV gets the boot
> loaded, determines its IP address and downloads the kernel but as soon as
> it starts the system seems to hang. No copyright message or anything
> appears. The MV is so hung that even the reset button doesn't work and I
> have to power it off.
>
> Where have I gone wrong?
>
With 1.3.2, you must have serial console. In -current and with the
Black-and-White framebuffer you can use the console.
>
> P.S. Is anybody working on the 3100/40 port? I've got a couple of these
> just waiting...
>
They should "just work"...
-- Ragge