FC3 - "Unable to mount root fs on Unknown-Block" after install

[A. Devine]

Ok, Im the first to admit I may be at fault here.. is there some rookie 
mistake Im making?
I had Debian (2 versions) and AC0.9 running fine on this machine, I just 
cannot see what the problem is with my AC1 install.



Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "A. Devine" <domokun at eircom.net>
To: "Linux on Alpha processors" <axp-list at redhat.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 4:10 PM
Subject: FC3 on UP2000 - "Unable to mount root fs on Unknown-Block" after 
install


> Hi All,
>
>
> Tried many settings, eg set boot_osflags to root=/dev/hda(1,2,3) and the 
> "unknown-block (x,x)" changes digits, but the Kernel Panic remains. I have 
> followed Mikes tips on using FDisk during installation to manually set the 
> partitions up (first partition starting cyclinder 5 to make room to boot 
> loader) , but after 5 full FC3 installs, Im out of ideas! :(
>
> The other oddity is that Mikes guide (Alpha Core Manual FDisk) mentions 
> that the disks should have a default BSD partition "c".. neither of my 
> disks have any partitions lest i set them up.
>
>
> Please, any assistance would be great!
>
>
> Alan
>