le0: No carrier - transceiver cable problem
 

The system is not connected to the network. 

If this is a non-networked system, ignore this message. If this is a networked system, make sure the Ethernet cabling is attached securely. 

The file just loaded does not appear to be executable
 

The system cannot find the proper media for booting. 

Verify that the system has been set up properly to install Solaris 8 over the network from an install server. For example, make sure you specified the right platform group for the system when you set it up. Also, if you did not copy the images of the CDs labeled Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2, Solaris 8 Software 2 of 2, and Solaris 8 Languages to the install server, make sure the CD labeled Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 is mounted and accessible on the install server. 

boot: cannot open /kernel/unix
 

SPARC based systems only

This error occurs when you override the location of the boot file by explicitly setting it to /kernel/unix. In Solaris 2.6 and subsequent releases, the kernel is no longer located in /kernel/unix, but in /platform/arch/kernel/unix.

Reset the boot file in the PROM to " " (blank). 

Can't boot from file/device                                        
 

JumpStart or the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program can't find the CD labeled Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 for your platform in the system's CD-ROM drive. 

Make sure the: 

• CD-ROM drive is installed properly and turned on

• CD labeled Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 is inserted into the CD-ROM drive

WARNING: clock gained xxx days -- CHECK AND RESET
DATE!
 

SPARC based systems only

This is an informational message. 

Ignore the message and continue with the installation. 

Not a UFS filesystem
 

IA based systems only

When Solaris 8 software was installed (either through the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program or custom JumpStart), the default boot drive was not selected. When an alternate boot disk is selected, you must use the diskette labeled Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant Intel Platform Edition to boot the system from that point on. 

Insert the diskette labeled Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant Intel Platform Edition into the system's boot diskette drive (usually the A: drive).