Re: [cobalt-users] Problem with installing Restore CD on RAQ Server

["William Moore" <bmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Parsons" <gparsons@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [cobalt-users] Problem with installing Restore CD on RAQ Server


> At 06:51 PM 3/20/02 -0400, you wrote:
> --SNIP--
>
> >I recently aquired a Cobalt RaQ.  A friend of mine gave it to me as a
> >present.  He mentioned that the harddrive was screwed, that all I needed
> >to do was install a new one and do the restore CD process (which I have
> >followed to the letter).  I installed the HD which was a 10gb one put on
> >the case of the server, and rebooted the recovery cd from a workstation
> >that has the network card specified.  Attached to it I have the cobalt
> >using a cat 5 crossover cable.  The server boot gets to the lic.
> >Agreement and after I accept it, I receive the set of instructions that
> >says to me to turn on the cobalt while pressing the 'S' button on the
> >console.
> >
> >(here is where my problem begins)
> >
> >The cobalt when I turn it on (while pressing the 'S' button), shows in
> >the
> >LCD the word: "Starting Up".  After minutes of waiting nothing else
> >happens.  I don't get the NetBooting or anything else.  Here is where I
> >am stuck.
>
> Maybe the button is not functioning???? I have a RaQ 2 that has the right
> arrow button broken. You need to push both the right and left buttons to
> set 'net boot' on a RaQ (1) or RaQ2. I open the case and short the switch
> at the back of the PC board where it is soldered to rebuild my OS.
>
>
> >I have consecuently changed the hardrives from one new one to another to
> >some other with linux on it. I have changed the network cards, tried
> >using a hub.  I am stuck and I do not know what I am doing wrong if
> >anything or what else can be happening or why does the cobalt not see
> >the brand new hdd.
> >
> >Any hints, tips.. anything I am missing here?
> >Thanks for any help or insight you can provide.
> --SNIP--
>
> That's my guess. If you can't configure the RaQ to net boot,  you'll never
> be able to rebuild it. Ask someone who has electronic experience to
> temporarily short that switch or better replace it! You should test the
> "broken switch theory" first.
>
> It's an educated guess,   but a GUESS nonetheless.
>
> Glenn
>
I have a raq also,  you need to hold the arrow keys NOT the S key.

Bill