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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:24:11 +0200

Andrew Falanga wrote:

> Hello,
>
> As strange as it may sound, yes I need help with this simple task. I've
> got a problem that I've never seen before. The install works just
> perfectly, but when the system reboots all I get is "GRUB " in the upper
> left corner of my monitor with a flashing cursor one space to the text's
> right. This occurs whether I use the automated partitioning system or
> if I try and do it myself.

Did you install grub with forced LBA? I have this option in my RedHat 9
install, and I need to use it in order to get my P4 system to dual-boot Rh9
and XP. I think this has to do with your Linux partition being 55GB
"behind" the start of the disk. Certain BIOS'es apparently have problems
booting so far "down" the disk, unless you specify that LBA must be used to
boot. Again, as far as I know, only newer BIOS'es support LBA - but yours
should be able too, since you seem to have a very new system?

Anyway, look around and see if you can find something in the install for FC3
that allows for forcing GRUB to use LBA. Might help?

-- 
Stefan Viljoen
Software Support Technician
Polar Design Solutions

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