3.3. The Boot Screen

SUSE Linux Documentation Chapter 3. Installation with YaST / 3.3. The Boot Screen
	3.2. System Start-Up for Installation		3.4. Language

The boot screen displays a number of options for the installation procedure. Boot from Hard Disk boots the installed system and is selected default, because the CD is often left in the drive. To install the system, select one of the installation options with the arrow keys. The relevant options are:

Installation

The normal installation mode. All modern hardware functions are enabled.

Installation—ACPI Disabled

If the normal installation fails, this might be due to the system hardware not supporting ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface). If this seems to be the case, use this option to install without ACPI support.

Installation—Local APIC Disabled

If the normal installation fails, this might be due to the system hardware not supporting local APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controllers). If this seems to be the case, use this option to install without local APIC support.

If you are not sure, try one of the following options first: Installation—ACPI Disabled or Installation—Safe Settings.

Installation—Safe Settings

Boots the system with the DMA mode (for CD-ROM drives) and power management functions disabled. Experts can also use the command line to enter or change kernel parameters.

Installation options from the menu disable only the most problematic functions. If you need to disable or set other functions, use the Boot Options prompt. Find detailed information about kernel parameters at http://en.opensuse.org/Linuxrc.

Use the function keys indicated in the bar at the bottom of the screen to change a language, resolution of the monitor, or installation source or to add addition driver from your hardware vendor:

F1: Get context-sensitive help for the active element of the boot screen.
F2: Select the display language for the installation. The default language is English.
F3: Select various graphical display modes for the installation. Select Text Mode if the graphical installation causes problems.
F4: Normally, the installation is performed from the inserted installation medium. Here, select other sources, like FTP or NFS servers. If the installation is carried out in a network with an SLP server, select one of the installation sources available on the server with this option. Find information about SLP in Chapter 31, SLP Services in the Network.
F5: Press this key to tell the system that you have an optional disk with a driver update for SUSE Linux Enterprise. With File, load drivers directly from CD before the installation starts. If you select Yes, you are prompted to insert the update disk at the appropriate point in the installation process. The default option is No—not to load a driver update.

A few seconds after starting the installation, SUSE Linux Enterprise loads a minimal Linux system to run the installation procedure. To see what is going on during the boot process, press Esc to see the messages and copyright notices. At the end of the loading process, the YaST installation program starts. After a few more seconds, the screen should display the graphical installer. The actual installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise begins at this point.

	Installation without a Mouse
If the installer does not detect your mouse correctly, use Tab for navigation, arrow keys to scroll, and Enter to confirm a selection.