nibal
March 12th, 2013, 11:04 AM
I am a linux veteran, but first time i try Ubuntu (or Debian). Ubuntu 12.04.2 installed fine from the image, but I have started changing a few things around and I need some help.
I uninstalled grub and installed Lilo. On my first boot since, I get:
disk drive for / not ready or present
(s) Skip mounting it (m) enter maintenance shell (i) ignore
These are approximate, since I do not have /var/log/messages at this point. Strange is that if I enter Maintenance at this point, I find / mounted read-only and fine. I have tried
Maintenance and examining my installation from the liveCD, but nothing so far. All my drives are OK by e2fsck and UUID entries in /etc/fstab are verified and the same as the
working ones with grub. I have also used dpkg --config -a to no result. Lilo runs clean. Any clues appreciated.
TIA,
Nikos
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo fdisk /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 1000.2 GB, 1000204886016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 121601 cylinders, total 1953525168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x3f1abf12
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 2048 240974 119463+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 240975 164087909 81923467+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda3 164087910 1953520064 894716077+ f W95 Ext'd (LBA)
/dev/sda5 164087973 307323449 71617738+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda6 307324928 311531519 2103296 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sda7 311533568 593149951 140808192 83 Linux
/dev/sda8 593151993 1953520064 680184036 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ cat /mnt/etc/fstab
# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# Use 'blkid' to print the universally unique identifier for a
# device; this may be used with UUID= as a more robust way to name devices
# that works even if disks are added and removed. See fstab(5).
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc nodev,noexec,nosuid 0 0
# / was on /dev/sda7 during installation
UUID=b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7 / ext4 errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /boot was on /dev/sda1 during installation
UUID=f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26 /boot ext3 defaults 0 2
# swap was on /dev/sda6 during installation
UUID=49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba none swap sw 0 0
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda7
/dev/sda7: UUID="b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7" TYPE="ext4"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda1
/dev/sda1: UUID="f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26" SEC_TYPE="ext2" TYPE="ext3"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda6
/dev/sda6: UUID="49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba" TYPE="swap"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo cat /mnt/etc/lilo.conf
# /etc/lilo.conf - systemwide LILO configuration (LILO 23)
# details see in manpages: lilo(8) and lilo.conf(5)
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# | !! Reminder !! |
# | |
# | Don't forget to run 'lilo' after you make changes to this |
# | conffile or you have installed a new kernel. |
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# #################### LILO global section ######################
# With all newer systems (until year 2004) you can use the RAM
# above 15 MB. This option allows the use of this range of RAM.
#large-memory
# With all newer systems you can boot from any partition on disks
# with more than 1024 cylinders. This option allows the use of
# partitions above 1024 cylinders.
lba32
# Specifies the boot device. This is where Lilo installs its boot
# block. It can be either a partition, or the raw device, in which
# case it installs in the MBR, and will overwrite the current MBR.
# With newer kernel you should use the ID of the boot device, which
# can be found here: /dev/disks/by-id/ata*.
#boot = /dev/sda
boot = /dev/disk/by-id/ata-WDC_WD10EARS-00Y5B1_WD-WCAV55787502
# This option may be needed for some software RAID installs.
#raid-extra-boot = mbr-only
# Enable map compaction. This tries to merge read requests for
# adjacent sectors into a single read request. This drastically
# reduces load time and keeps the map smaller. Using 'compact'
# is especially recommended when booting from a floppy disk.
# It is disabled here by default because it doesn't always work.
compact
# Set the verbose level for bootloader installation. Value range:
# 0 to 5. Default value is 0.
#verbose = 1
# Specifies the location of the map file. Lilo creates the (sector)
# map file of direct sector addresses which are independent of any
# filesystem.
map = /boot/map
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the menu interface. You have the choice between:
# text: simple text menu with black background and white text
# menu: configurable text menu with background and text colors.
# bmp: graphical menu with 640x480 bitmap background.
install = menu
# A) Customized boot message for choice 'text'.
# For the simple text menu you can set an extra message in the
# created file. Its text will be displayed before boot prompt.
#message = /boot/message.txt
# B) Configuration of the scheme for choice 'menu'.
# Use following coding: <text>:<highlight>:<border>:<title>
# The first character of each part sets the text frontcolor,
# the second character of earch part sets the text backcolor,
# an upper-case character sets bold face text (frontcolor).
# i.g. 'menu-scheme=wm:rw:wm:Wm'. Possible colors:
# k=black, b=blue, g=green, c=cyan, r=red, m=magenta, y=yellow, w=white.
menu-scheme = Wb:Yr:Wb:Wb
menu-title = " DrWho's PC "
# C) Configuration of the image for choice 'bmp'.
# For the graphical menu you need a bitmap file, which needs a special
# menu configuration in the file header (see: lilo -E). Ideally you
# use one of the delivered images of the lilo package.
# with 16 colors: onlyblue, tuxlogo, inside
# with 256 colors: coffee
# for Debian: debianlilo, debian, debian-de
#bitmap = /boot/tuxlogo.bmp
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the number of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) how long LILO
# should wait before booting the first image. LILO doesn't wait if
# 'delay' is omitted or set to zero. You do not see the defined menu.
#delay = 20
# Prompt to start one certain kernel from the displayed menu.
# It is very recommeded to also set 'timeout'. Without timeout boot
# will not take place unless you hit return. Timeout is the number
# of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) after there the default image will
# be started. With 'single-key' alias numbers for each menu line can
# be used.
prompt
#timeout = 100
#single-key
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifying the VGA text mode that should be selected when booting.
# The following values are recognized (case is ignored):
# vga=normal 80x25 text mode (default)
# vga=extended 80x50 text mode (abbreviated to 'ext')
# vga=ask stop and ask for user input: choice of text mode
# vga=<mode> use the corresponding text mode number. A list of
# available modes can be obtained by booting with
# vga=ask' and then pressing [Enter].
# Another way is the use of frame buffer mode. Then the kernel
# will switch from the normal vga text mode (80x25) to the frame
# buffer mode (if frame buffer support is in the kernel):
# vga=0x314 800x600 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x317 1024x768 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x318 1024x768 @ 24 bit
#vga = ask
vga = normal
#vga = 0x317
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Kernel command line options that apply to all installed images go
# here. See 'kernel-parameters.txt' in the Linux kernel 'Documentation'
# directory. I.g. for start into 'init 5' write: append="5"
#append = ""
# If you used a serial console to install Debian, this option should be
# enabled by default.
#serial = 0,9600
root=/dev/sda7
read-only
# Set the image which should be started after delay or timeout.
# If not set, the first defined image will be started.
default = Linux
# ################### LILO per-image section ####################
# Each image is configured with the linux kernel (=image) and
# usually with the initrd file. Configure all GNU/Linux systems
# on other partitions, too.
image=/boot/vmlinuz
label=Linux
initrd=/boot/initrd
image=/boot/memtest86+_multiboot.bin
label="Memory Test"
other=/dev/sda2
label=Windows
boot-as=0x80
I uninstalled grub and installed Lilo. On my first boot since, I get:
disk drive for / not ready or present
(s) Skip mounting it (m) enter maintenance shell (i) ignore
These are approximate, since I do not have /var/log/messages at this point. Strange is that if I enter Maintenance at this point, I find / mounted read-only and fine. I have tried
Maintenance and examining my installation from the liveCD, but nothing so far. All my drives are OK by e2fsck and UUID entries in /etc/fstab are verified and the same as the
working ones with grub. I have also used dpkg --config -a to no result. Lilo runs clean. Any clues appreciated.
TIA,
Nikos
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo fdisk /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 1000.2 GB, 1000204886016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 121601 cylinders, total 1953525168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x3f1abf12
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 2048 240974 119463+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 240975 164087909 81923467+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda3 164087910 1953520064 894716077+ f W95 Ext'd (LBA)
/dev/sda5 164087973 307323449 71617738+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda6 307324928 311531519 2103296 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sda7 311533568 593149951 140808192 83 Linux
/dev/sda8 593151993 1953520064 680184036 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ cat /mnt/etc/fstab
# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# Use 'blkid' to print the universally unique identifier for a
# device; this may be used with UUID= as a more robust way to name devices
# that works even if disks are added and removed. See fstab(5).
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc nodev,noexec,nosuid 0 0
# / was on /dev/sda7 during installation
UUID=b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7 / ext4 errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /boot was on /dev/sda1 during installation
UUID=f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26 /boot ext3 defaults 0 2
# swap was on /dev/sda6 during installation
UUID=49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba none swap sw 0 0
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda7
/dev/sda7: UUID="b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7" TYPE="ext4"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda1
/dev/sda1: UUID="f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26" SEC_TYPE="ext2" TYPE="ext3"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda6
/dev/sda6: UUID="49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba" TYPE="swap"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo cat /mnt/etc/lilo.conf
# /etc/lilo.conf - systemwide LILO configuration (LILO 23)
# details see in manpages: lilo(8) and lilo.conf(5)
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# | !! Reminder !! |
# | |
# | Don't forget to run 'lilo' after you make changes to this |
# | conffile or you have installed a new kernel. |
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# #################### LILO global section ######################
# With all newer systems (until year 2004) you can use the RAM
# above 15 MB. This option allows the use of this range of RAM.
#large-memory
# With all newer systems you can boot from any partition on disks
# with more than 1024 cylinders. This option allows the use of
# partitions above 1024 cylinders.
lba32
# Specifies the boot device. This is where Lilo installs its boot
# block. It can be either a partition, or the raw device, in which
# case it installs in the MBR, and will overwrite the current MBR.
# With newer kernel you should use the ID of the boot device, which
# can be found here: /dev/disks/by-id/ata*.
#boot = /dev/sda
boot = /dev/disk/by-id/ata-WDC_WD10EARS-00Y5B1_WD-WCAV55787502
# This option may be needed for some software RAID installs.
#raid-extra-boot = mbr-only
# Enable map compaction. This tries to merge read requests for
# adjacent sectors into a single read request. This drastically
# reduces load time and keeps the map smaller. Using 'compact'
# is especially recommended when booting from a floppy disk.
# It is disabled here by default because it doesn't always work.
compact
# Set the verbose level for bootloader installation. Value range:
# 0 to 5. Default value is 0.
#verbose = 1
# Specifies the location of the map file. Lilo creates the (sector)
# map file of direct sector addresses which are independent of any
# filesystem.
map = /boot/map
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the menu interface. You have the choice between:
# text: simple text menu with black background and white text
# menu: configurable text menu with background and text colors.
# bmp: graphical menu with 640x480 bitmap background.
install = menu
# A) Customized boot message for choice 'text'.
# For the simple text menu you can set an extra message in the
# created file. Its text will be displayed before boot prompt.
#message = /boot/message.txt
# B) Configuration of the scheme for choice 'menu'.
# Use following coding: <text>:<highlight>:<border>:<title>
# The first character of each part sets the text frontcolor,
# the second character of earch part sets the text backcolor,
# an upper-case character sets bold face text (frontcolor).
# i.g. 'menu-scheme=wm:rw:wm:Wm'. Possible colors:
# k=black, b=blue, g=green, c=cyan, r=red, m=magenta, y=yellow, w=white.
menu-scheme = Wb:Yr:Wb:Wb
menu-title = " DrWho's PC "
# C) Configuration of the image for choice 'bmp'.
# For the graphical menu you need a bitmap file, which needs a special
# menu configuration in the file header (see: lilo -E). Ideally you
# use one of the delivered images of the lilo package.
# with 16 colors: onlyblue, tuxlogo, inside
# with 256 colors: coffee
# for Debian: debianlilo, debian, debian-de
#bitmap = /boot/tuxlogo.bmp
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the number of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) how long LILO
# should wait before booting the first image. LILO doesn't wait if
# 'delay' is omitted or set to zero. You do not see the defined menu.
#delay = 20
# Prompt to start one certain kernel from the displayed menu.
# It is very recommeded to also set 'timeout'. Without timeout boot
# will not take place unless you hit return. Timeout is the number
# of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) after there the default image will
# be started. With 'single-key' alias numbers for each menu line can
# be used.
prompt
#timeout = 100
#single-key
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifying the VGA text mode that should be selected when booting.
# The following values are recognized (case is ignored):
# vga=normal 80x25 text mode (default)
# vga=extended 80x50 text mode (abbreviated to 'ext')
# vga=ask stop and ask for user input: choice of text mode
# vga=<mode> use the corresponding text mode number. A list of
# available modes can be obtained by booting with
# vga=ask' and then pressing [Enter].
# Another way is the use of frame buffer mode. Then the kernel
# will switch from the normal vga text mode (80x25) to the frame
# buffer mode (if frame buffer support is in the kernel):
# vga=0x314 800x600 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x317 1024x768 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x318 1024x768 @ 24 bit
#vga = ask
vga = normal
#vga = 0x317
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Kernel command line options that apply to all installed images go
# here. See 'kernel-parameters.txt' in the Linux kernel 'Documentation'
# directory. I.g. for start into 'init 5' write: append="5"
#append = ""
# If you used a serial console to install Debian, this option should be
# enabled by default.
#serial = 0,9600
root=/dev/sda7
read-only
# Set the image which should be started after delay or timeout.
# If not set, the first defined image will be started.
default = Linux
# ################### LILO per-image section ####################
# Each image is configured with the linux kernel (=image) and
# usually with the initrd file. Configure all GNU/Linux systems
# on other partitions, too.
image=/boot/vmlinuz
label=Linux
initrd=/boot/initrd
image=/boot/memtest86+_multiboot.bin
label="Memory Test"
other=/dev/sda2
label=Windows
boot-as=0x80