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Updating after Changing the Configuration
If any of the LILO components have changed, or if you have modified your
configuration in /etc/lilo.conf, update the LILO boot loader. This
is easily done by launching the map installer as root with the command
/sbin/lilo
LILO creates a backup of the target boot sector, writes its first stage into
the boot sector, then generates a new map file (also see Section 8.5 on
page 216). LILO issues a report on each installed system In the case of the
sample configuration described above, it should look like this:
Example 8.2: Output after Launching LILO
Added linux * Added suse Added windows Added memtest86
When the boot loader update is completed, reboot the machine as root
with shutdown -r now.
While rebooting, the BIOS first performs its system test. Immediately af-
terwards, you should see LILO and its command prompt, where you can
enter parameters and select a boot image. Press




Tab to see a list of the sys-
tems installed.
8.6 Configuring the Boot Loader with
YaST
This YaST module simplifies the configuration of the boot loader. However,
you should not experiment with this module unless you understand the
concepts behind it. The following discussion mainly covers the default boot
loader GRUB.
Note
Do not change the boot method of a running system unless you
really know what you are doing.
Note
In the YaST Control Center, select ‘System’ ➝ ‘Boot Loader Configuration’.
The current boot loader configuration of your system will be displayed, en-
abling you to make any needed changes (see Figure 8.1 on the next page).
222 8.6. Configuring the Boot Loader with YaST