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Need to install using grub-install (sdb) instead of (hd0)

Asked by SiCHIPS

Sorry folks... I am really Linux Green!

I have a system with a complex ATA Raid1 and also 2 non-raid SATA drives sda and sdb. My Raid 1 hda and hdb is running Windows XP-Pro and I have another (trying to get rid of soon) Linux running on sda.

Problem: I want to run and BOOT ubuntu on my sdb drive!!!
When I install, I see grub-install (hd0) which is a No-No...

I ONLY need to get the /boot and grub loader installed and understanding (sdb) { could it need sdb1 or sdb5??) \.

What switches AND Where and When do I need to use???

Many thanks to whoever can help me out!

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Roberto Rosario (roberto-rosario-gonzalez) said : 		#1

When partitioning the disk sdb using the installer make sure you set the first partitions as bootable, the installer should then be able to deduct it should install grub in that device and not any other. If the installer insist in installing grub in a driver other that sdb, stop the installer there open a terminal window and type:

sudo grub-install /dev/sdb

exit the command prompt and resume the installer at the next stage, which should if memory serves right the reboot and last stage of installation.

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