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 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 Solaris CD, make sure the Solaris CD on the install server is mounted and accessible.  

boot: cannot open /kernel/unix
 

SPARC based systems only. 

This error occurs when you override the boot file location by explicitly setting it to /kernel/unix. In Solaris 2.6, the kernel no longer resides in /kernel/unix, but in /platform/<arch>/kernel/unix.

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

Can't boot from file/device                                        
 

The installation program can't find the Solaris CD in the system's CD-ROM drive. 

Make sure the: 

• CD-ROM drive is installed properly or is turned on

• Solaris CD-ROM 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
 

x86 based systems only. 

When Solaris software was installed (either through the interactive or custom JumpStart method), the default boot drive was not selected. When an alternate boot disk is selected, you must use the Configuration Assistant diskette to boot the system from that point on. 

Insert the Configuration Assistant diskette into the system's boot diskette drive (usually the a: drive).