Boot Loader Configuration (TEXT)

Fermi Notes
Although GRUB is the default, we have found no problems with LILO. So you may choose what you are comfortable with. If you have no preference, then choose GRUB.
A text version install will walk you through each of the boot loader options, but it usually has the best option already filled in, or selected for you. Unless you know you need some option changed, it is usually best to go with the default. And so the answers would be
[OK] (GRUB)
[OK]
[OK] (leave GRUB password blank)
[OK]
[OK] (master boot record)

Boot Loader Configuration (GUI)

Fermi Notes
Although GRUB is the default, we have found no problems with LILO. So you may choose what you are comfortable with. If you have no preference, then choose GRUB.

Installation Help
Choose which boot loader you want to install. If you would rather use the new boot loader, GRUB, make sure it is selected instead of LILO. If you choose not to install a boot loader, make sure you create a boot disk or have another way to boot your Fermi Linux system.

To install a boot loader, select where you want to install it. If your system will use only Fermi Linux you should choose the Master Boot Record (MBR). For systems on which Win95/98 and Fermi Linux will reside on a single hard drive, you should also install the boot loader to the MBR.

If you have Windows NT (and you want a boot loader to be installed) you should choose to install it on the first sector of the boot partition.

If you wish to add default options to the boot command, enter them into the kernel parameters field. Any options you enter will be passed to the Linux kernel every time it boots.

You can choose the default boot image. This means you can choose which OS (if you have more than one) you system will boot into. Select the preferred partition and then select Default boot image to choose your default bootable OS. You will not be able to move forward in the installation unless you choose a default boot image.

Boot Label: Every bootable partition is listed and labeled (under the Boot Label listing at the bottom of the screen), including partitions used by other operating systems. If you would like to add boot labels for other partitions (or change existing boot labels), click once on the partition to select it. Once selected, you can change the boot label in the field above it.

Advanced Boot Loader Configuration

Fermi Notes
You only get this screen is you select "Configure advanced boot loader options"

Installation Help
Select where you want the boot loader to be installed. If your system will use only Fermi Linux LTS, select the Master Boot Record (MBR).

If you have Windows NT (and you want a boot loader to be installed) you should choose to install it on the first sector of the boot partition.

Click Change Drive Order to rearrange the drive order. Changing the drive order may be useful if you have multiple SCSI adapters or both SCSI and IDE adapters and want to boot from the SCSI device.

Select Force LBA32 if you have experienced problems with the system using LBA32 support during previous installations; for example, the system may need to exceed the 1024 cylinder limit for the /boot partition. Only if you have a system which supports the LBA32 extension for booting operating systems above the 1024 cylinder limit, and you want to place your /boot partition above cylinder 1024, should you select this option. If you are unsure, do not select the Force LBA32 option.

If you wish to add default options to the boot command, enter them into the General kernel parameters field. Any options you enter will be passed to the Linux kernel every time it boots.