Unix SCO 5.0.6 Out of range

josramon · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2003

Hi guys i'm having problems with unix sco 5.0.6 openserver.

One's i install unix and it goes smooth then when it should give the BOOT: is tells me That is cylinder out of range of the 1024

I'm not sure the exact error but it looks like that

If any of you know how to fix this
Thanks Jose

BSeanD · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2003

It sounds like the boot sector is outside the 1024 cylinder region.
Is your root directory on the first partition? Are you dual booting and have SCO on another HD?

Basically you need the boot sector inside 1024 on the first partition of your HD.

Hope this helps.

RTM · #3 (**permalink**) 02-21-2003

Also, please only post one time - you have three different post dealing with the same subject - you need to read the responses and realize that the information you have been given is correct.

Post one Post two

On one thread you post that the link I gave you didn't have the answer - not true. You cannot 'fix' your problem as is - if you did not create the boot filesystem in accordance with both the OS and BIOS, then it's going to fail. The 'fix' is to do it again and get the 20MB of info into the first 1024 cylinders.

(From the posted link)
$1. Is there any way around this problem?

Your boot filesystem defaults to 20 MB. This, plus a little
bit of stuff that comes before it (divvy table, boot loader, etc.),
need to reside in the first 1024 cylinders, so you'll need slightly
more than 20 MB free there. The rest can follow from cylinders
1024 onwards without problems.

PCUNIX FAQ - 1023 cylinder boot

(I would also suggest that you insure you have a good backup of your Windows 98 or have the software )

josramon · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by RTM
Also, please only post one time - you have three different post dealing with the same subject - you need to read the responses and realize that the information you have been given is correct.

Post one Post two

On one thread you post that the link I gave you didn't have the answer - not true. You cannot 'fix' your problem as is - if you did not create the boot filesystem in accordance with both the OS and BIOS, then it's going to fail. The 'fix' is to do it again and get the 20MB of info into the first 1024 cylinders.

(From the posted link)
$1. Is there any way around this problem?

Your boot filesystem defaults to 20 MB. This, plus a little
bit of stuff that comes before it (divvy table, boot loader, etc.),
need to reside in the first 1024 cylinders, so you'll need slightly
more than 20 MB free there. The rest can follow from cylinders
1024 onwards without problems.

PCUNIX FAQ - 1023 cylinder boot

(I would also suggest that you insure you have a good backup of your Windows 98 or have the software )

josramon · #5 (**permalink**) 02-21-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by BSeanD
It sounds like the boot sector is outside the 1024 cylinder region.
Is your root directory on the first partition? Are you dual booting and have SCO on another HD?

Basically you need the boot sector inside 1024 on the first partition of your HD.

Hope this helps.

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