OK I found it:
http://software.majix.org/irix/install-bootcd.shtml

I used these:

>>boot -f dksc(0,3,8)sashARCS

sash: boot -f dksc(0,3,7)/stand/fx.ARCS --x

It did the automatic repartitioning, then I did some tests, quit, restart, install as per the instructions booklet from SGI.

Now I have a hardware problem - the LCD Dell monitor loses sync after 15-20 min activity.

Powering off the Indy for 15 minutes helps, but then againg when it warms up after 15 minutes of use, the LCD loses sync. It brightens up for a second, then loses sync, green power on light, not sleep, but no picture. Turning the display off and then on shows tha picture for a second, then blank screen again.


"Zak." wrote in message news:9Z0sh.46717$_k2.860990@news2.nokia.com...
Hi,
is it possible to install IRIX 6.5 on an Indy?
I have such system:
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PROM Monitor SGI Version 5.3 Rev B10 R4x00/R5000 IP24 Feb 12 1996 (BE)
...
I have added an empty SCSI HD 1G, because the machine did not have a drive.
I have all the installation disks.
When I try to boot the machine, then I select the Install Software, insert the Installation Tools and Overlays 6.5.12 CD, it gives me
...
bootfile not set, using default
dks0d1s8 : volume header not valid
swap partition (0) is not a valid swap area.

Press to return to the menu:
...
What should I do?
Please help.

Regards,
Zak.

Le Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:43:22 +0000, Zak. a écrit*:

> Turning the display off and then on shows tha picture for a second, then
> blank screen again.

Weird, perhaps try changing the settings with /usr/gfx/setmon ?
What does /usr/gfx/gfxinfo report?

--
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Benjamin Franklin.

"Emmanuel Florac" wrote in message newsan.2007.01.19.18.32.06.119364@imaginet.fr...
> Le Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:43:22 +0000, Zak. a écrit :
>
>> Turning the display off and then on shows tha picture for a second, then
>> blank screen again.
>
> Weird, perhaps try changing the settings with /usr/gfx/setmon ?
> What does /usr/gfx/gfxinfo report?
>
Now I think it's the monitor fault.
Once I leave it like it is (blanked), then after 15-20 min I switch it off, then on, it works.
Dell 1704DFT, actually.

Yep, indeed it was a monitor fault. Fixed now!

"Zak." wrote in message news:VVYsh.46793$_k2.862126@news2.nokia.com...
"Emmanuel Florac" wrote in message newsan.2007.01.19.18.32.06.119364@imaginet.fr...
> Le Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:43:22 +0000, Zak. a écrit :
>
>> Turning the display off and then on shows tha picture for a second, then
>> blank screen again.
>
> Weird, perhaps try changing the settings with /usr/gfx/setmon ?
> What does /usr/gfx/gfxinfo report?
>
Now I think it's the monitor fault.
Once I leave it like it is (blanked), then after 15-20 min I switch it off, then on, it works.
Dell 1704DFT, actually.