SuSE Linux: Version 6.4
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Kernel: Version 2.2.14
System Administration
-> Kernel/Boot Configuration
-> Configure LILO
In the "Append Line for Hardware Parameter" you need to add the option
hdX=ide-scsi,where X is the specific device number. If, for example your CD-R drive is connected as Master on the second ide bus then you should enter hdc=ide-scsi
Up to here the procedure is valid for all SuSE 6.4 kernel versions. Those who use the SMP, i386 or APM (Laptop) kernel are through the procedure and a "cdrecord -scanbus" should show your devices as SCSI.
Those using the "Pentium optimized" or "Kernel for special EIDE Chipsets" have to follow the rest of the instructions.
Now in difference to former versions you have to load the scsi emulation module by hand. Open the file
/sbin/init.d/boot.localwith your editor and append the following command:
/sbin/modprobe ide-scsiAfter restart of the computer you will be able to record your CD-R's with your ATAPI device.
Log in as root and open
/etc/rc.configwith your editor. Search for
INITRD_MODULES=""There insert "ide-scsi", then save and exit file and editor. Run "Suseconfig --nonewpackage".
mk_initrdPlease make sure to mention:
initrd = /boot/initrdeither in the "Global Section" of /etc/lilo.conf or separated in each Linux bootkonfiguration you want to use it.
hdX=ide-scsi initrd=c:\loadlin\initdiskinto your "loadlin.par", where "hdX" is the specific device number. If, for example your CD-R drive is connected as Master on the second ide bus then you should enter hdc=ide-scsi