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Figure 3.5: Selecting SCSI Drivers
In many cases, it is not necessary to specify the hardware in detail, as most
drivers find their components automatically. Only network cards and older
CD-ROM drives with proprietary controller cards may require parameters.
If unsure, try pressing
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Enter .
For some modules, the detection and initialization of the hardware can take
some time. Switch to virtual console 4 (
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Alt -
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F4 ) to watch the kernel mes-
sages while loading. SCSI drivers especially take some time, as they wait
until all attached devices respond.
If the module is loaded successfully, linuxrc displays the kernel messages,
allowing you to verify that everything worked smoothly. In the event of a
problem, the messages may indicate the reason.
118 3.1. linuxrc