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Problem:
You are trying to Install CentOS and the install CD is having trouble locating your hard drives, because you have a RAID.
Solution:
There is no one solution to this problem. So here are some tips:
- Double check, then triple check that you are using the latest version of CentOS for your install.
- Try changing the emulation / compatibility mode on your RAID controller. "Mass Storage" emulation seems to work best.
- On the very first setup screen type, "expert noprobe dd". Then you can supply a driver disk or you can choose from a list of drivers in case the one you need is already listed. Some times it helps to try numerous drivers from the list.
Links:
http://www.productionmonkeys.net/2008/may/centos-4-and-older-megaraid-driver
http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=39
CentOS: No valid devices found for file system
Last Updated: 12/23/08Problem:
You are trying to Install CentOS and the install CD is having trouble locating your hard drives, because you have a RAID.
Solution:
There is no one solution to this problem. So here are some tips:
- Double check, then triple check that you are using the latest version of CentOS for your install.
- Try changing the emulation / compatibility mode on your RAID controller. "Mass Storage" emulation seems to work best.
- On the very first setup screen type, "expert noprobe dd". Then you can supply a driver disk or you can choose from a list of drivers in case the one you need is already listed. Some times it helps to try numerous drivers from the list.
Links:
http://www.productionmonkeys.net/2008/may/centos-4-and-older-megaraid-driver
http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=39
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