From 393ac724c4569836aab95e3870fd3c7536efc5ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yuri Chornoivan Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 09:53:58 +0300 Subject: Sync docs with Calenco --- docs/installer/en/installer.xml | 186 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 148 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/installer/en') diff --git a/docs/installer/en/installer.xml b/docs/installer/en/installer.xml index eb7e9fca..344e0ef8 100644 --- a/docs/installer/en/installer.xml +++ b/docs/installer/en/installer.xml @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ -
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@@ -35,17 +34,152 @@ Installation Welcome Screen + Here is the by default welcome screen when using a Mageia + DVD: + - - + - If there are problems during install, then it may be necessary to use - special installation options, see . + From this first screen, it is possible to set some personal + preferences: + + + + The language (for the installation only, may be different that the + chosen language for the system) by pressing the key F2 + + + + + + + + + + Use the arrow keys to select the language and press the key + Enter. + + Here is for example, the French welcome screen when using a Live + DVD/CD. Note that the Live DVD/CD menu does not propose: + Rescue System, Memory test and Hardware + Detection Tool. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + The screen definition by pressing the key F3 + + + + + + + + + + Add some kernel options by pressing the key F6. + + If the installation fails, then it may be necessary to try again + using one of the extra options. The menu called by F6 displays a new + line called Boot options and propose four + entries: + + - Default, it doesn't alter anything in the by default + options. + + - Safe Settings, priority is given to the safer options to the + detriment of performances. + + - No ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), power + management isn't taken into account. + + - No Local APIC (Local Advanced Programmable Interrupt + Controller), it is about CPU interruptions, select this option if you + are askrd for. + + When you select one of these entries, it modifies the already by + default options displayed in the Boot option + line. + + + In some Mageia release, it may happen that the entries selected + with the key F6 does not appear in the Boot Option line, however, they + are really taken into account. + + + + + + + + + + + Add more kernel options by pressing the key F1 + + Pressing F1 opens a new window with more available options. Select + one with the arrow keys and press enter to have more details or press + the key ESC to go back to the welcome screen. + + + + + + + + + + + + The detailed view about the option splash. Press ESC or select + Return to Boot Options to go back to the options + list. These options can by added by hand in the Boot + option line. + + + + + + + + + + + The help is translated in the chosen language with the F2 + key. + + + + + Here is the by default welcome screen when using a Wired Network-based + Installation CD (Boot.iso or Boot-Nonfree.iso images): + + It does not allow to change the language, the available options are + described in the screen. For more information about using a Wired + Network-based Installation CD, see the Mageia Wiki https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Boot.iso_install + + + The keyboard layout is the American one. + + + + + + +
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- - Installation options - - - If the installation fails then it may be necessary to try again by - using one of the extra options available by hitting the F1 - (Help) key see - - This will open the following text based help. - -
- - Installation Help - Screen - - - - - - - -
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Installation Problems and @@ -120,12 +230,12 @@ </listitem> <listitem> - <para revision="2">If the hardware is very old, a graphical installation may - not be possible. In this case it is worth trying a text mode - installation. To use this hit ESC at the first welcome screen and - confirm with ENTER. You will be presented with a black screen with - the word "boot:". Type "text" and hit ENTER. Now continue with the - installation in text mode.<emphasis></emphasis></para> + <para revision="2">If the hardware is very old, a graphical + installation may not be possible. In this case it is worth trying + a text mode installation. To use this hit ESC at the first welcome + screen and confirm with ENTER. You will be presented with a black + screen with the word "boot:". Type "text" and hit ENTER. Now + continue with the installation in text mode.<emphasis/></para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> </section> @@ -144,7 +254,7 @@ <section xml:id="kernelOptions"> <info> - <title xml:id="kernelOptions-ti1">Kernel Options + RAM problem These will rarely be needed, but in some cases the hardware may -- cgit v1.2.1