488889
256
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/284
Next page
Table A.4: System Information With the /sys File System
DescriptionFile
Contains subdirectories for each block
device discovered in the system. Gener-
ally, these are mostly disk type devices.
/sys/block
Contains subdirectories for each physi-
cal bus type.
/sys/bus
Contains subdirectories grouped togeth-
er as a functional types of devices (like
graphics, net, printer, etc.)
/sys/class
Contains the global device hierarchy.
/sys/device
Linux comes with a number of tools for system analysis and monitoring. See Chap-
ter 2, System Monitoring Utilities (↑System Analysis and Tuning Guide) for a selection
of the most important ones used in system diagnostics.
Each of the following scenarios begins with a header describing the problem followed
by a paragraph or two oering suggested solutions, available references for more
detailed solutions, and cross-references to other scenarios that are related.
A.2.2 Installation Problems
Installation problems are situations when a machine fails to install. It may fail entirely
or it may not be able to start the graphical installer. This section highlights some of
the typical problems you may run into, and oers possible solutions or workarounds
for these kinds of situations.
A.2.2.1 Checking Media
If you encounter any problems using the openSUSE installation media, check the in-
tegrity of your installation media. Boot from the media and choose Check Installation
Media from the boot menu. In a running system, start YaST and choose Software >
Media Check. Media problems are more probable with the media you burn yourself.
Burning the media at a low speed (4x) helps avoiding problems.
A.2.2.2 Hardware Information
Display detected hardware and technical data using Hardware > Hardware Informa-
tion. Click any node of the tree for more information about a device. This module is
especially useful, when submitting a support request for which you need information
about your hardware.
Save the displayed hardware information to a le by clicking Save to File. Select the
desired directory and lename then click Save to create the le.
244 Start-Up
256


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Suse openSUSE 12.2 at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Suse openSUSE 12.2 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 14 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Suse openSUSE 12.2

Suse openSUSE 12.2 User Manual - English - 530 pages


The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info