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Coreboot compatibility issue?

Oli Dee

Hi all. I'm trying to get the XG Firewall image file installed on a new Protectli Vault and I'm having no luck. I've burned the image with every conceivable program and have even resorted to trying it with a DVD. This is what I get:

A) Booting from Hard Drive... (and it freezes there)

or

B) Booting from DVD/CD... (also freezes there)

Am I missing something? Is it an issue with Coreboot? I'm using the HW-17.5.13_MR-13-692 iso file and have downloaded it several times to make sure it wasn't corrupted along the way.

Thanks for any advice you're able to give.



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    Hi,

    please explain what it is you are trying to install XG on?
    ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    rfcat_vk said:

    Hi,

    please explain what it is you are trying to install XG on?
    ian

     

    Trying to install on a Protecli Vault (FW4B) -- 8GB RAM, 120GB HDD. I'm now realizing there is a consistent kernel panic which will not let me complete installs of any OS's. I've put in a ticket with Protectli. Still confused regarding UTM, Ubuntu, etc. showing the first few seconds of boot but XG showing / loading nothing.

  • 0 in reply to Oli Dee

    Hi,

    I reviewed the product and suspect you should have chosen the AMI BIOS.

    Ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    rfcat_vk said:

    Hi,

    I reviewed the product and suspect you should have chosen the AMI BIOS.

    Ian

     

    Oh my god. I thought coreboot was just something that was better designed to prevent tampering. That was the last of my budget. :'(

  • 0 in reply to Oli Dee

    Hi,

    a suggestion, try using a vm installation then install XG.
    ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    rfcat_vk said:

    Hi,

    a suggestion, try using a vm installation then install XG.
    ian

     

    On which OS? Wouldn't that take away from the money I spent on resources for this? And wouldn't that mean placing that OS before the firewall? God I am so bummed right now.

  • 0 in reply to Oli Dee

    Hi,

    no, you download a free copy of VMware.and Then install the XG as a server on it.
    ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Well, after an unnecessary restless night I have everything working perfectly thanks to the folks at Protectli. I reseated the HDD and RAM and cleared the CMOS. You also could have told me that the iso I mentioned at the beginning of this post was for Sophos equipment only, not third party lol. To sum up - the XG works perfectly fine with coreboot (not sure if you were implying it was something you tested personally when you said it wasn't compatible). I sure hope this thing is worth it after all this hassle! :P

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Well, after an unnecessary restless night I have everything working perfectly thanks to the folks at Protectli. I reseated the HDD and RAM and cleared the CMOS. You also could have told me that the iso I mentioned at the beginning of this post was for Sophos equipment only, not third party lol. To sum up - the XG works perfectly fine with coreboot (not sure if you were implying it was something you tested personally when you said it wasn't compatible). I sure hope this thing is worth it after all this hassle! :P

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  • 0 in reply to Oli Dee

    I never advised it was not compatible, that was your assumption. You never indicated which version of XG you were trying to install.

    I am pleased to see you have it working.

    Ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

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