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[[Admonition("note", "Downloading Large Files", "If you intend
to download the Fedora DVD ISO image, keep in mind that not all file downloading tools can
accommodate files larger than 2 GiB in size. {{{wget}}} 1.9.1-16 and above, {{{curl}}},
and {{{ncftpget}}} do not have this limitation, and can successfully download files larger
than 2 GiB. '''BitTorrent''' is another method for downloading
large files. For information about obtaining and using the torrent file, refer to
http://torrent.fedoraproject.org/.")]]
- '''Anaconda''' tests the integrity of installation media by
default. This function works with the CD, DVD, hard drive ISO, and NFS ISO installation
methods. The Fedora Project recommends that you test all installation media before
starting the installation process and before reporting any installation-related bugs.
Many of the bugs reported are actually due to improperly-burned CDs. To use this test,
type {{{linux mediacheck}}} at the `boot:` prompt.
+ '''Anaconda''' tests the integrity of installation media by
default. This function works with the CD, DVD, hard drive ISO, and NFS ISO installation
methods. The Fedora Project recommends that you test all installation media before
starting the installation process and before reporting any installation-related bugs.
Many of the bugs reported are actually due to improperly-burned CD or DVDs. To use this
test, select '''Rescue installed system''', press the
'''[Tab]''' key, change the boot command to read {{{> vmlinuz
initrd=initrd.img mediacheck}}}, and then press '''[Enter]'''.
The {{{mediacheck}}} function is highly sensitive, and may report some usable discs as
faulty. This result is often caused by disc writing software that does not include padding
when creating discs from ISO files. For best results with {{{mediacheck}}}, boot with the
following option:
@@ -20, +20 @@
After you complete the {{{mediacheck}}} function successfully, reboot to return DMA mode
to its normal state. On many systems, this results in a faster installation process from
the disc. You may skip the {{{mediacheck}}} option when rebooting.
- [[Admonition("important", "Bit``Torrent Automatically Verifies File
Integrity", "If you use '''Bit``Torrent''', any files
you download are automatically validated. If your file completes downloading, you do not
need to check it. Once you burn your CD, however, you should still use
{{{mediacheck}}}.")]]
+ [[Admonition("important", "Bit``Torrent Automatically Verifies File
Integrity", "If you use '''Bit``Torrent''', any files
you download are automatically validated. If your file completes downloading, you do not
need to check it. Once you burn your CD/DVD, however, you should still use
{{{mediacheck}}} to test the integrity of the burnt media.")]]
- You may perform memory testing before you install Fedora by entering {{{memtest86}}} at
the `boot:` prompt. This option runs the '''Memtest86'''
standalone memory testing software in place of '''Anaconda'''.
'''Memtest86''' memory testing continues until the `Esc` key is
pressed.
+ You may perform memory testing before you install Fedora by pressing
'''[Esc]''' twice, then entering {{{memtest86}}} at the `boot:`
prompt. This option runs the '''Memtest86''' standalone memory
testing software in place of '''Anaconda'''.
'''Memtest86''' memory testing continues until the `Esc` key is
pressed.
- [[Admonition("note", "{{{Memtest86}}} Availability", "You must
boot from Installation Disc 1 or a rescue CD in order to use this feature.")]]
+ [[Admonition("note", "{{{Memtest86}}} Availability", "You must
boot from Installation Disc 1, the DVD, or a rescue CD in order to use this
feature.")]]
Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports graphical FTP and HTTP installations.
However, the installer image must either fit in RAM or appear on local storage, such as
Installation Disc 1. Therefore, only systems with more than 192MiB of RAM, or which boot
from Installation Disc 1, can use the graphical installer. Systems with 192MiB RAM or less
fall back to using the text-based installer automatically. If you prefer to use the
text-based installer, type {{{linux text}}} at the `boot:` prompt.