[BUG] OVA virtual image installer can't find disk

[CvH]

Starting the OVA image and running the installer at VMWare can't find any disk.

with pr #4615 from @mglae
http://ix.io/2F7Z

LE Master
http://ix.io/2F81

[CvH]

you need to type run to make it work instead of installer

[mglae]

The vmware disk is seen if configured as "SATA".

Default HD mode is supported by adding CONFIG_FUSION_SPI=y to the kernel.

More worse: I did not get any sound until adding CONFIG_SND_ENS1371=y.

Time for a convenience PR...

[CvH]

looks like vmware detect it as IDE

[mglae]

When creating a virtual HD you can choose the type:

You seem to have "IDE" configured. Is this default on Windows?

"SATA" is supported (kernel driver ata_piix). The CONFIG_FUSION_SPI above is for the recommended "SCSI".

Can you test your configuration (I'm interested in checking audio too)? Boot installer, then Alt-F3 for debug console and:

mount -o rw,remount /flash
lspci -v >/flash/lspci.log
poweroff

[CvH]

https://pastebin.com/fKJCenMs
btw I double-click at the ova then it get opened, there is no possibility to change anything
here is he ova template https://github.com/LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv/blob/master/projects/Generic/config/ovf.template

[mglae]

OK, got it. You are using the generated OVA file. I should not answer late at night ;-)

I can confirm the included simulated HW is supported and you have to use "run" because of already using the HD.

I did use vmplayer for some PXE boot tests and run into the issues with the default simulated HW.

Let us keep this issue closed.

[CvH]

Not sure why I closed it :)
it still not work at LE11

[mglae]

You have to use the run feature because there is only one disk defined in the OVA.

If motivated you can try to define a second empty disk but then the boot order may be an issue.

[mglae]

• Use "Edit virtual machine settings" and add a second IDE HD.
• Boot into installer and perform the installation.
• Press F2 at reboot to open BIOS.
• Change boot order to boot from second HD.