Trying to get my own server up and running to store some backups of files and whatnot. But I can't get it to boot. I currently have the installation on a thumb drive due to the fact I can't use my external SSD or my HDD as the boot device. I am able to complete the install, but it always comes up with "Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device" whenever I boot the system on. How do I fix this so I can set up the rest of things?
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TrueNAS Not Booting After Install
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Details of your hardware, please, per the Forum Rules. Usually this needs to be addressed in the BIOS settings.
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Not a recipe for success, between the OEM-ified desktop motherboard and system memory a quarter of the minimum requirement, so do tread lightly.
That said, some system firmware tips for boot priorities and stuff:
That said, some system firmware tips for boot priorities and stuff:
- Try leaving only the TrueNAS disk on the boot priorities list, disable everything else.
- If your system has UEFI firmware, it's a pretty early one, which may mean extra-buggy. Try both native UEFI and CSM boot.
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IIRC, some of those early Gateways couldn't boot from USB, as that generation of BIOS pre-dated the USB standard. It also pre-dates 64-bit OSes, and may not be able to boot a 64-bit OS like TrueNAS. You may need to find a more recent BIOS to flash. I agree with @Ericloewe your hardware is entirely inadequate.
