Booting From Media, Error Messages

le0: No carrier - transceiver cable problem

Cause:

The system is not connected to the network.

Solution:

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

The file just loaded does not appear to be executable

Cause:

The system cannot find the proper media for booting.

Solution:

Verify that the system has been set up properly to install the Solaris 9 software from the network from an install server. For example, ensure that you specified the correct platform group for the system when you set it up.

Or, if you did not copy the images of the Solaris 9 DVD or Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2, Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2, and Solaris 9 Languages CDs to the install server, ensure the Solaris 9 DVD or Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD is mounted and accessible on the install server.

boot: cannot open /kernel/unix(SPARC based systems only)

Cause:

This error occurs when you override the location of the boot - file by explicitly setting it to /kernel/unix.

Solution:

• Reset the boot -file in the PROM to “ “ (blank).

• Ensure that the diag-switch is set to off and to true.

Can't boot from file/device

Cause:

The installation media cannot find the bootable media.

Solution:

Ensure that the following conditions are met:

• The DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive is installed properly and turned on.

• Solaris 9 DVD or the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD is inserted into the drive.

• The disc is free of damage or dirt.

WARNING: clock gained xxx days -- CHECK AND RESET DATE! (SPARC based systems only)

Description:

This is an informational message.

Solution:

Ignore the message and continue with the installation.

Not a UFS file system (x86 based systems only)

Cause:

When Solaris 9 software was installed (either through the Solaris suninstall program or custom JumpStart), no boot disk was selected. You now must use the Solaris 9 Device Configuration Assistant x86 Platform Edition diskette or edit the BIOS to boot the system.

Solution:

• Insert the Solaris 9 Device Configuration Assistant x86 Platform Edition diskette into the system's boot diskette drive (usually drive A). For information on accessing the Solaris 9 Device Configuration Assistant x86 Platform Edition diskette, see x86: Accessing the Solaris 9 Device Configuration Assistant and PXE.

• If you cannot use the bootable media, go into the BIOS and select the BIOS to boot. See your BIOS documentation for instructions.

The Solaris Installer could not find a disk that meets the criteria found in the Install documentation. Please see the documentation for more info. (x86 based systems only)

Cause:

You've tried to boot from the Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Installation CD. The system does not support logical block addressing (LBA) and the Solaris 9 Installation CD cannot be used.

Solution:

Use a net image of the CD, a DVD, or the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD to install.