You can add other options to the linux boot command to identify particular hardware that is not
being detected properly. For example, to specify the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors for your
hard disk (if you believe the boot process is not detecting these values properly), you can pass the
information to the kernel as follows: linux hd=720,32,64. In this example, the kernel is told that
the hard disk has 720 cylinders, 32 heads, and 64 sectors. You can find this information in the documentation
that comes with your hard disk (or stamped on the hard disk itself on a sticker near the
serial number).
There are also other boot options you can add to the installation prompt to instruct the installation
boot prompt how to start the installation. Many of these options are described in Chapter 11.
The reason you need to have enough swap space is that when RAM and swap fill up, no
other processes can start until something closes. Bottom line: Add RAM to get better performance;
add swap space if processes are failing to start. The Fedora Project suggests a
minimum of 32MB and a maximum of 2GB of swap space.
Click the Next button (and select OK to accept any changes) to continue.
11. Configure the boot loader. If you selected a custom install, you get the opportunity to
configure the boot loader.
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