misc/159344: Installing FreeBSD causes computer not to boot

[Simone M]

>Number:         159344
>Category:       misc
>Synopsis:       Installing FreeBSD causes computer not to boot
>Confidential:   no
>Severity:       serious
>Priority:       medium
>Responsible:    freebsd-bugs
>State:          open
>Quarter:        
>Keywords:       
>Date-Required:
>Class:          sw-bug
>Submitter-Id:   current-users
>Arrival-Date:   Mon Aug 01 05:10:07 UTC 2011
>Closed-Date:
>Last-Modified:
>Originator:     Simone M
>Release:        FreeBSD-8.2
>Organization:
>Environment:
FreeBSD-8.2 installed on PackardBell iMedia 6710
>Description:
I installed FreeBSD-8.2 memstick on my computer, on a slice on my Seagate ST3200826A UltraATA Hard Drive. After the installation, i rebooted and the computer showed

"Checking NVRAM... Update OK!" 

and the hunged, refusing even to boot from CD or other devices. I tried resetting CMOS, removing the battery for ten minutes, but norhing. The computer would boot only without the Seagate Hard Disk installed.

>How-To-Repeat:
Install FreeBSD on a slice,
reboot.
>Fix:


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