no partition found

[XolreCX]

I formated ps3 with 10 GB for linux put the disc in and it started to install and went into a loop saying "no partition found"

any help?

[Zoned]

Redo these steps:

Format Disk
In Game OS:
Settings===>System Settings===>Format Utility===>Format Hard Disk

You can not split the hard drive in half between the Game OS and Linux, you have to choose which gets 10 Gigs and which gets the rest. I would opt to give 10 Gigs to Linux and leave the rest to the PS3 Game system for future game saves and storage. You can hook up an external hard drive later. If you have a 20 Gig system, you definitely need to give 10 Gigs to Linux (Other OS) and the rest to PS3. Once you finally hit Yes to format your system will do go ahead and do it and then reboot with everything you had gone.

Store files on USB
1. otheros.self which can be found at [Please register to see this link. ]
2. the kboot file (otheros.bld) which can be found at [Please register to see this link. ]

Store these 2 files on a memory card, blank CD or USB drive. You HAVE to put them in a specific folder. Create a folder called PS3, then inside PS3 folder, create a folder called otheros, and put both files in this folder.

Now you have to plug in a USB keyboard and Mouse to complete the installation. I got a cheap wireless mouse and keyboard with a USB hub from Walmart and that did the trick.

Put in your CD disk, USB drive, memory stick or whatever you loaded the files otheros files on. Then go to:

Settings===>System Settings===>Install Other OS

Then follow the rest of the thread:

[Please register to see this link. ]

Report back. thanks.

[XolreCX]

Same thing it says "lease fail" and then goes to
UDF-fs: "no partition found (1)"
kboot:
UDF-fs: "no partition found (1)"
UDF-fs: "no partition found (1)"
kboot:
UDF-fs: "no partition found (1)"
UDF-fs: "no partition found (1)"
kboot

over and over

[haxen]

ahhh, I have seen this problem before, its failing at the DHCP stage, however this usually means either:

1. your DVD is not perfectly burned, see [Please register to see this link. ]

2 your keyboard or mouse are not completely compatible with the install routine, seriously this happens often. Go to walmart and buy a new USB keyboard/mouse combo for ~20 bux and try that. Thats where I got mine. IF that was not the problem, return to Walmart no worse for wear.

report back.