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From: crystal@taj.cs.unlv.edu (David Moore)
Subject: Help with 386bsd's disklabel syntax
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Organization: UNLV Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 93 04:18:45 GMT
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When using disklabel with the '-w' (write label) option, it requires the the drive name (no problem -> 'wd0' ) then the 'type' (problem) what are some valid sequences for the type. I have tried to stumble upon some by trying '46''wd0a' 'hard disk" ... and such, but I haven't had any luck. Can any one give meany suggestions?
here's what I have :::
# disklabel -w wd0 _________
Some background:
I am trying to write a new disklabel because when I install into a partition the wd0 drive receives a disklabel that has 'RPM = 0'. When the disk has this label I cannot mount it, but when I change it ( with 'disklabel -e wd0' ) to 'RPM = 3600' I am able to mount the drive. This sounds like progress to me, but when I reboot, the disklabel returns to it's old form. arggh! I think this is the reason why I cannot boot from the hard drive.
Any comments?