Translations by Sanjog Sigdel

Special boot parameters for the bootstrap system.

Many kernel modules are loaded dynamically by the installer, and parameters for those modules cannot be given on the command line. To be prompted for parameters when modules are loaded, boot in expert mode (see <link linkend="F3"><keycap>F3</keycap></link>).

You can use the following boot parameters at the <literal>boot:</literal> prompt, in combination with the boot method (see <link linkend="F3"><keycap>F3</keycap></link>).

You can use the following boot parameters by pressing F6, in combination with the boot method (see <link linkend="F3"><keycap>F3</keycap></link>).

disable buggy APIC interrupt routing

disable USB

poll for interrupts

SPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - VARIOUS DISK DRIVES

<keycap>F8</keycap>

SPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - INSTALLATION SYSTEM

These parameters control how the installer works.

These parameters control how the bootstrap system works.

<userinput>vga=normal fb=false</userinput>

Don't start PCMCIA

Force static network config

<userinput>netcfg/disable_dhcp=true</userinput>

Set keyboard map

<userinput>bootkbd=es</userinput>

Disable ACPI for PCI maps (handy for some HP servers and Via-based machines)

Use high contrast theme