x86_64 live CD won't boot [SOLVED--sort of]

[Matthew Saltzman]

On Thu, 2007-08-16 at 12:52 -0700, Globe Trotter wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Matthew Saltzman <mjs at CLEMSON.EDU>
> To: For users of Fedora <fedora-list at redhat.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 5:57:30 PM
> Subject: Re: x86_64 live CD won't boot
> 
> On Wed, 2007-08-15 at 17:09 -0400, Haydn Solomon wrote:
> > I had that same problem and resorted to a usb drive install. There's a
> > script that comes with fedora called livecd-iso-to-disk that you can
> > use to create the bootable usb drive. 
> 
> I found that utility in livecd-tools.  It's handy because it's
> non-destructive of data on the USB drive (presumably unlike dd).
> 
> I ran it in an i686 machine to write the x86_64 livecd ISO to a 2GB
> Corsair key drive.  But when I boot the T61 from the key drive, I get an
> "error loading operating system" and the machine freezes and must be
> powered off to reboot.
> 
> Next idea?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> On the other thread, I have been having the same problems when booting
> from USB flash and T61. I wonder if you were able to get around this.
> 
> Best wishes.
> Trotter 

I haven't solved the boot from USB problem yet, but there is a
workaround for the DVD driver problem.

In the BIOS, set the ATA controller to compatibility mode.  Then the
live dvd will boot.

In addition, after booting, the X server failed to start.  I
edited /etc/X11/xorg.conf and changed the video driver to vesa.  Then I
issued "telinit 3" followed by "telinit 5" and the X server started.  I
was then able to set the resolution to 1280x800, log out and log in, and
all was well.

Something related to NetworkManager crashes when I attempt to make a
wireless connection.  Haven't figured that one out yet.

-- 
                Matthew Saltzman

Clemson University Math Sciences
mjs AT clemson DOT edu
http://www.math.clemson.edu/~mjs