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== '''Introduction''' == | == '''Introduction''' == | ||
− | GhostBSD comes with a Graphical installer call GBI. | + | GhostBSD comes with a Graphical installer call GBI. GBI is a GTK graphical BSD installer program written by Eric Turgeon and introduced in 2011 for GhostBSD 2.5. GBI uses the [http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=pc-sysinstall pc-sysinstall] back-end developed by [http://www.pcbsd.org/en/kris-moore.html Kris Moore of PC-BSD]. |
After reading this chapter, you will know: | After reading this chapter, you will know: | ||
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=== Supported Video Cards === | === Supported Video Cards === | ||
− | GhostBSD uses X.org drivers for graphics support. During installation, graphics support will be configured automatically. Support for the major graphic vendors is as follows: | + | GhostBSD uses X.org drivers for graphics support. During installation, graphics support will be configured automatically. |
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+ | ;Support for the major graphic vendors is as follows: | ||
'''NVIDIA:''' if you want to use 3D acceleration, NVIDIA is currently the best supported as there is a native driver for GhostBSD. | '''NVIDIA:''' if you want to use 3D acceleration, NVIDIA is currently the best supported as there is a native driver for GhostBSD. | ||
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=== Check for FreeBSD Errata === | === Check for FreeBSD Errata === | ||
− | GhostBSD is based on Trueos, and TrueOS is based on FreeBSD. Although the TrueOS Project strives to ensure that each release of TrueOS is as stable as possible, bugs occasionally creep into the process. On very rare occasions those bugs affect the installation process. As these problems are discovered and fixed, they are noted in [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/ | + | GhostBSD is based on Trueos, and TrueOS is based on FreeBSD. Although the TrueOS Project strives to ensure that each release of TrueOS is as stable as possible, bugs occasionally creep into the process. On very rare occasions those bugs affect the installation process. As these problems are discovered and fixed, they are noted in [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/12.0R/errata.html ''12.0-RELEASE Errata'' page on the FreeBSD web site]. Check the errata before installing to make sure that there are no problems that might affect the installation. |
=== Prepare the Installation Media === | === Prepare the Installation Media === | ||
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=== Creating a bootable USB Flash Drive === | === Creating a bootable USB Flash Drive === | ||
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+ | ==== Introduction ==== | ||
After downloading the appropriate .iso file, copy it to a USB flash drive using one of the methods described below. Depending on the operating system, issue one of the following appropriate commands: | After downloading the appropriate .iso file, copy it to a USB flash drive using one of the methods described below. Depending on the operating system, issue one of the following appropriate commands: | ||
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==== On BSD ==== | ==== On BSD ==== | ||
− | : <code>dd if=/path/to/ | + | : <code>dd if=/path/to/GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/da0 bs=4m conv=sync</code> |
==== On Linux ==== | ==== On Linux ==== | ||
− | : <code>sudo dd if= | + | : <code>sudo dd if=GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/sdf bs=4M conv=sync</code> |
==== On Mac ==== | ==== On Mac ==== | ||
− | : <code>dd if=/path/to/ | + | : <code>dd if=/path/to/GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/disk2 bs=10240 conv=sync</code> |
==== On Windows ==== | ==== On Windows ==== | ||
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==== Other USB Flash writer tools for Windows ==== | ==== Other USB Flash writer tools for Windows ==== | ||
− | Balena Etcher [https://etcher.io] Works for Windows, macOS, & Linux | + | Balena Etcher [https://etcher.io] Works for Windows, macOS, & Linux |
Rufus [https://rufus.ie] Works just for Windows, needs a checkbox selected to do a pure write of .ISO image file | Rufus [https://rufus.ie] Works just for Windows, needs a checkbox selected to do a pure write of .ISO image file | ||
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If your computer starts up by loading your existing operating system, then either: | If your computer starts up by loading your existing operating system, then either: | ||
− | * The installation media was not inserted early enough in the boot process. Ensure the installation media has been inserted, then restart the computer. | + | * The installation media (e.g., DVD) was not inserted early enough in the boot process. Ensure the installation media has been inserted, then restart the computer. |
* The BIOS changes were not saved correctly. Review the BIOS settings and enable the correct boot setting. | * The BIOS changes were not saved correctly. Review the BIOS settings and enable the correct boot setting. | ||
− | * Your BIOS does not support booting from the desired media. | + | * Your BIOS does not support booting from the desired media. The Plop Boot Manager can be used to boot older computers from CD or USB media. |
As GhostBSD begins to boot, you will see a black screen with similar text to this: | As GhostBSD begins to boot, you will see a black screen with similar text to this: | ||
[[File:Boot-Menu.png|460px|]] | [[File:Boot-Menu.png|460px|]] | ||
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== '''Setting Language, Keyboard and Timezone''' == | == '''Setting Language, Keyboard and Timezone''' == | ||
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[[File:Installer-Select-Timezone-Continent.PNG|460px|]] | [[File:Installer-Select-Timezone-Continent.PNG|460px|]] | ||
+ | == '''Entire Disk Installation''' == | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Select Installation Type and Boot Manager === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select the ''ZFS full disk configuration'' option to install GhostBSD on the entire disk selected. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:Installer-Select-Installation-Type.png|460px|]] | ||
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+ | === Select Hard Disk Drive(s) === | ||
+ | |||
+ | If a single disk is shown, select the disk. If multiple disks are shown, select the disks where GhostBSD will be installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[File:Installer-ZFS-Full-Disk-Configuration.PNG|460px|]] | ||
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+ | |||
+ | {| style="color:black; background-color:#f3f8fd;" class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |'''Warning!''' Make sure to Back up all important data on the target disk where GhostBSD will be installed. The GhostBSD installer will not ask before making changes to the disk, but once the process has started, it cannot be undone. | ||
+ | |} | ||
== '''ZFS Full Disk Installation''' == | == '''ZFS Full Disk Installation''' == | ||
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− | === Choosing Disks === | + | ==== Choosing Disks ==== |
Choose the disk where GhostBSD is to be installed. | Choose the disk where GhostBSD is to be installed. | ||
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− | === Boot Option === | + | ==== Boot Option ==== |
Select an available boot option. | Select an available boot option. | ||
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[[File:Boot-Option.png|460px|]] | [[File:Boot-Option.png|460px|]] | ||
+ | == '''Custom Disk Partitioning Installation''' == | ||
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− | Note: | + | '''Customize Disk Partition''' is the advanced user option, this is able to create custom partition slice and create multiple label. '''Customize Disk Partition''' lets you choose how much space to use on the hard drive. It also lets you allocate the label as wished. UFS, UFS Journaling softupdates, SU+J and a swap that should equal the system ram. |
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+ | === Selecting Disk, Installation option and Boot Manager === | ||
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+ | '''Figure 2.7a: Selecting Disk, Installation option and Boot Manager''' | ||
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+ | ==== Choosing Disks ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Choose the disk where GhostBSD is to be installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Auto label Partition ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select ''Auto label Partition'' to edit partition slice to the disk you want to install GhostBSD. | ||
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+ | ==== BSD Boot Loader ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | GhostBSD can be installed with or without a bootloader. If you dual boot with GNU/Linux on the same disk, you should use your Gnu/Linux Grub. We recommend you to use GhostBSD Boot Loader with MS Windows. | ||
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+ | === Editing slice partition === | ||
+ | |||
+ | To create a partition for GhostBSD you need at least 10gb. | ||
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+ | {| style="color:black; background-color:#f3f8fd;" class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |'''Warning!''' Make sure to back up all important data before editing the target disk where GhostBSD will be installed. The GhostBSD installer partition editor is a real time editor and it will not ask you before making changes to the disk, but once the process has started it cannot be undone. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | '''Figure 2.7b: Editing slice partition''' | ||
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+ | [[File:Slice.png]] | ||
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+ | (This screen may look a bit differently on later versions.) | ||
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+ | ==== Creating Partition ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | To create a partition select the free space and click on the ''Create'' button. Adjust the space to the desired amount. | ||
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+ | ==== Deleting Partition ==== | ||
+ | To delete a partition, select the partition to delete and press the ''Delete'' button. | ||
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+ | {| style="color:black; background-color:#f3f8fd;" class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |'''Note:''' you have to select the right partition to install GhostBSD before pressing ''Forward''. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | === Creating Labels Partitions === | ||
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+ | '''Figure 2.7c: Creating labels partitions''' | ||
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+ | [[File:Label.png]] | ||
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+ | (This screen may look a bit differently on later versions.) | ||
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+ | ==== Deleting Partitions labels ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | For deleting partitions labels you Select the label to delete and you click on the ''Delete'' button. | ||
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+ | ==== Create and edit labels ==== | ||
+ | The button ''Create'' will start the labels editor to Create new labels. You can also edit Partition labels already setup, by clicking on the ''Edit'' button. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| style="color:black; background-color:#f3f8fd;" class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |'''Note:''' You should always erase all old BSD partitions to avoid installation problems. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Labels editors ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | When you click on ''Create'' or ''Edit'' the labels partitions editor appears for editing custom partitions labels. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Figure 2.7d: Labels Editors''' | ||
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+ | [[File:Create_label.png]] | ||
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+ | (This screen may look a bit differently on later versions.) | ||
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+ | ===== Setting the Filesystem. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; Selecting the ''Type'' of file system | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''UFS'', ''UFS+S'', ''UFS+J'', ''UFS+SUJ'' can be use for GhostBSD file system. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; Choosing Size | ||
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+ | The size given to a label will limit the size of the mount point directory selected. Some space needs to be allocated for a BSD swap. | ||
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+ | ; Selecting Mount Point | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mount Point contain a list of directory as follow ''/'', ''/boot'', ''/etc'', ''/home'', ''/root'', ''/tmp'', ''/usr'', ''/var'' and you can specify your own one. | ||
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+ | ===== Setting Swap ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; Selecting the ''Type'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Under ''Type'' choosing ''SWAP'' will create BSD swap. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; Choosing Size | ||
+ | |||
+ | Matching the ''Size'' of the Swap with the ram ''Size'' is recommended, but if the machine is not used for compiling, installing apps from ports, or for heavy processing, the swap can be set a lot lower in size. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; Selecting mount point | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select the ''Mount Point'' to none. | ||
== '''Adding Root Password and User''' == | == '''Adding Root Password and User''' == | ||
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If you boot your system and you receive a ''mountroot>'' command prompt, it may be due to a change in the location of the boot device. This can occur when the installation was made on another machine and then transferring the HDD without an adjustment to the ''/etc/fstab'' file, or if a card reader is involved (including card readers on a USB dongle). The solution is to enter ''ufs:/dev/da1'' at the prompt (it will always be ufs for the installer media). Depending on the exact location of the boot media, it may be different than ''da1.'' Typing <code>?</code> at the prompt should display available devices. | If you boot your system and you receive a ''mountroot>'' command prompt, it may be due to a change in the location of the boot device. This can occur when the installation was made on another machine and then transferring the HDD without an adjustment to the ''/etc/fstab'' file, or if a card reader is involved (including card readers on a USB dongle). The solution is to enter ''ufs:/dev/da1'' at the prompt (it will always be ufs for the installer media). Depending on the exact location of the boot media, it may be different than ''da1.'' Typing <code>?</code> at the prompt should display available devices. | ||
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=== Getting Help === | === Getting Help === |