1 # /etc/lilo.conf - systemwide LILO configuration (LILO 23)
2 # details see in manpages: lilo(8) and lilo.conf(5)
4 # +-------------------------------------------------------------+
7 # | Don't forget to run 'lilo' after you make changes to this |
8 # | conffile or you have installed a new kernel. |
9 # +-------------------------------------------------------------+
12 # #################### LILO global section ######################
14 # With all newer systems (until year 2004) you can use the RAM
15 # above 15 MB. This option allows the use of this range of RAM.
18 # With all newer systems you can boot from any partition on disks
19 # with more than 1024 cylinders. This option allows the use of
20 # partitions above 1024 cylinders.
23 # Defines the boot device. This is where Lilo installs its boot
24 # block. It can be either a partition, or the raw device, in which
25 # case it installs in the MBR, and will overwrite the current MBR.
26 # With newer kernel you should use the ID of the boot device, which
27 # can be found here: /dev/disks/by-id/ata*.
30 # Defines the partition which is the root partition. This partition
31 # will be mounted at first from the kernel. With newer kernel you
32 # should use the UUID (UUID="...") of the root device, which can be
33 # found here: /dev/disks/by-uuid/*.
36 # This option may be needed for some software RAID installs.
37 #raid-extra-boot = mbr-only
39 # Enable map compaction. This tries to merge read requests for
40 # adjacent sectors into a single read request. This drastically
41 # reduces load time and keeps the map smaller. Using 'compact'
42 # is especially recommended when booting from a floppy disk.
43 # It is disabled here by default because it doesn't always work.
46 # Set the verbose level for bootloader installation. Value range:
47 # 0 to 5. Default value is 0.
50 # Specifies the location of the map file. Lilo creates the (sector)
51 # map file of direct sector addresses which are independent of any
55 # ---------------------------------------------------------------
57 # Specifies the menu interface. You have the choice between:
58 # text: simple text menu with black background and white text
59 # menu: configurable text menu with background and text colors.
60 # bmp: graphical menu with 640x480 bitmap background.
63 # A) Customized boot message for choice 'text'.
64 # For the simple text menu you can set an extra message in the
65 # created file. Its text will be displayed before boot prompt.
66 #message = /boot/message.txt
68 # B) Configuration of the scheme for choice 'menu'.
69 # Use following coding: <text>:<highlight>:<border>:<title>
70 # The first character of each part sets the text frontcolor,
71 # the second character of earch part sets the text backcolor,
72 # an upper-case character sets bold face text (frontcolor).
73 # i.g. 'menu-scheme=wm:rw:wm:Wm'. Possible colors:
74 # k=black, b=blue, g=green, c=cyan, r=red, m=magenta, y=yellow, w=white.
75 menu-scheme = Wb:Yr:Wb:Wb
76 #menu-title = " DESDEMONA Boot-Manager "
78 # C) Configuration of the image for choice 'bmp'.
79 # For the graphical menu you need a bitmap file, which needs a special
80 # menu configuration in the file header (see: lilo -E). Ideally you
81 # use one of the delivered images of the lilo package.
82 # with 16 colors: onlyblue, tuxlogo, inside
83 # with 256 colors: coffee
84 # for Debian: debianlilo, debian, debian-de
85 #bitmap = /boot/tuxlogo.bmp
87 # ---------------------------------------------------------------
89 # Specifies the number of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) how long LILO
90 # should wait before booting the first image. LILO doesn't wait if
91 # 'delay' is omitted or set to zero. You do not see the defined menu.
94 # Prompt to start one certain kernel from the displayed menu.
95 # It is very recommeded to also set 'timeout'. Without timeout boot
96 # will not take place unless you hit return. Timeout is the number
97 # of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) after there the default image will
98 # be started. With 'single-key' alias numbers for each menu line can
104 # ---------------------------------------------------------------
106 # Specifying the VGA text mode that should be selected when booting.
107 # The following values are recognized (case is ignored):
108 # vga=normal 80x25 text mode (default)
109 # vga=extended 80x50 text mode (abbreviated to 'ext')
110 # vga=ask stop and ask for user input: choice of text mode
111 # vga=<mode> use the corresponding text mode number. A list of
112 # available modes can be obtained by booting with
113 # vga=ask' and then pressing [Enter].
114 # Another way is the use of frame buffer mode. Then the kernel
115 # will switch from the normal vga text mode (80x25) to the frame
116 # buffer mode (if frame buffer support is in the kernel):
117 # vga=0x314 800x600 @ 16 bit
118 # vga=0x317 1024x768 @ 16 bit
119 # vga=0x318 1024x768 @ 24 bit
124 # ---------------------------------------------------------------
126 # Kernel command line options that apply to all installed images go
127 # here. See 'kernel-parameters.txt' in the Linux kernel 'Documentation'
128 # directory. I.g. for start into 'init 5' write: append="5"
131 # If you used a serial console to install Debian, this option should be
132 # enabled by default.
135 # Set the image which should be started after delay or timeout.
136 # If not set, the first defined image will be started.
140 # ################### LILO per-image section ####################
142 # Each image is configured with the linux kernel (=image) and
143 # usually with the initrd file. Configure all GNU/Linux systems
144 # on other partitions, too.
146 # first example (default)
147 image = /boot/vmlinuz-3.12-1-generic
154 initrd = /boot/initrd.img-3.12-1-generic
157 image = /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-1-generic
164 initrd = /boot/initrd.img-2.6.32-1-generic
167 image = /mnt/testsystem/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-custom
174 initrd = /mnt/testsystem/boot/initrd.img-2.6.26-1-custom
177 # Booting other OS on this machine must set with 'other'. Changing
178 # the device name on the `other' line to the partition of your other