kernel panic : VFS : unable to mount...

kernel panic : VFS : unable to mount...


Author: ben bos
Email: benbos77@tref.nl

System Architecture: All/General
RedHat Release: RHL 5.1 (Manhattan)
FAQ Category: Error Messages
Modification Date: Oct 19, 1998

Question:

I have installed Red Hat 5.1 from a single CD-disk from Walnut Creek. I
use a scsi disk 4,3 mB IBM. After installation the system boots. Then this
masage : Kernel panic : VFS : unable to mount root fs on 00:00. VFS cannot
open root device 00:00. Patition check.

Answer:

I have changed the default ID setting = 6 ( by IBM) to ID = 1 ( the system
have only one HD scsi.). Then I install linux red hat 5.1 again. No
progress. What can I do?

References:

None specified.