Boot error .. help please

[JaPPa]

Hello guys,

I'm new here, and in the world of NAS-systems. So any kind of help is welcome

So I downloaded the latest version of FreeNAS x86 and installed it successfully on a 2GB flash-drive. But when I boot my system in get the following error.

error 1 lba 1476144
error 1 lba 1476144
No /boot/loader

FreeNAS/x86 boot
Default: 0:fd(0,a)/boot/kernel/kernel
boot:
error 1 lba 1476144
No /boot/kernel/kernel

FreeNAS/x86 boot
Default: 0:fd(0,a)/boot/kernel/kernel
boot:

Anyone an idea? Thanks for the help!

 

[cyberjock]

Try a bigger memory stick.

From the manual:

NOTE: at this time, the installer does not check the size of the install media before attempting an
installation. A 2 GB device is required, but the install will appear to complete successfully on smaller
devices, only to fail at boot. If using a USB thumb drive, a 4 GB drive is recommended as many 2 GB
thumb drives have a smaller capacity which will result in a seemingly successful installation that fails
to boot.

The manual is your friend.

Edit: Are you planning to use ZFS?

 

[JaPPa]

In this case, you are my friend. Ganna try it with a 8GB CompactFlash now. Keep you posted.

 

[JaPPa]

Tried a bigger (8GB) stick. Same error code..

 

[tingo]

Either both your usb sticks are broken (unlikely), or you did something wrong when writing the image to the usb stick - both times.
Explain how you installed it; from what os, using which tool?
If you used a command-line tool, tell us which command line you used.

 

[JaPPa]

I burnt the .ISO file on CDROM with OSX Mountain Lion, using disc utility.

 

[tingo]

Ok. And how did you get it installed on the usb sticks then?
(Why did you not simply write the image directly to a usb stick, why take the extra step with a CD?)

 

[Stephens]

I actually use the CD method as well. I burn the CD, boot it, then use that to create a USB stick. Probably because the first time I tried burning directly to a stick, it didn't work. But there were likely 2 reasons for that.

1) I was using a 2GB stick
2) I had it plugged into a USB 3.0 slot

But there's nothing inherently wrong with burning the CD, booting it, then letting the FreeNAS process create your bootable USB flash drive.

 

[JaPPa]

I inserted the CDROM and booted with it. Running the install wizard and chosen the USB device to install on. Rebooted after installation, without the CDROM, and the error popped-up.

The reason why i used a CDROM, I have plenty of them, so why not use it?:P

 

[cyberjock]

Maybe you should do a checksum of the ISO against the file you downloaded. Perhaps the downloaded ISO file is corrupt.

 

[JaPPa]

Booted the same CF on a other PC, and is booting. So the problem is hardware related.. still don't have clue what may be de cause of this..

 

[JaPPa]

Just booted on a (newer) system. And worked perfectly. Problem is hardware related. Don't know why dough,.,

 

[cyberjock]

Common things that sometimes work:

1. Check your BIOS for updates.
2. Try disabling any hardware you won't be using in FreeNAS.
3. Run a RAM test. I doubt this is your problem though since your system works fine otherwise.

 

[JaPPa]

BIOS is up-to-date. Think my FreeNAS journey with this system has come to an end. Thanks for the support.

 

[joeschmuck]

Are you plugging into a USB3 port? If so, move to a USB2 port and try again.

You didn't mention the hardware you are running this on but if you are using x86 (32-bit) version you must have some old CPU. Please list your hardware, maybe we can help.

 

[Juan Carlos]

The problem could be solved in the bios!

Hello guys,

I'm new here, and in the world of NAS-systems. So any kind of help is welcome

So I downloaded the latest version of FreeNAS x86 and installed it successfully on a 2GB flash-drive. But when I boot my system in get the following error.

error 1 lba 1476144
error 1 lba 1476144
No /boot/loader

FreeNAS/x86 boot
Default: 0:fd(0,a)/boot/kernel/kernel
boot:
error 1 lba 1476144
No /boot/kernel/kernel

FreeNAS/x86 boot
Default: 0:fd(0,a)/boot/kernel/kernel
boot:

Anyone an idea? Thanks for the help!

Hello, i had this problem and i solved by changing the type of emulation of the usb on the bios... it has to be a HDD emulation, maybe you have the usb on the "CDROM" or "automatic" setting...

I hope this can help...