Solaris 7 (Intel Platform Edition) Installation Library

Error Messages


le0: No carrier - transceiver cable problem
 

Problem 

How to Fix the 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

Problem 

How to Fix the Problem 

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.  


Can't boot from file/device                                   

Problem 

How to Fix the Problem 

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

  • The Solaris CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive


Not a UFS filesystem
 

Problem 

How to Fix the Problem 

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 Solaris Device Configuration Assistant/Boot diskette into the system's boot diskette drive (usually the A: drive).