install problems

[Lowell Gilbert]

"chuck miller" <chuckepl at core.com> writes:

> Hi, I'm having problems trying to install freebsd 4.8 on my sony
> vaio pcv-rx850.............Everything is factory except I added a
> 2gig hard drive..The problem I have is my computer locks up trying
> to install and never gets to the menu. However if the hard drives
> are disconnected I can get to the menu but can get no further.  Can
> you help or at least guide me in the right direction????

What is the last message before it locks up?