Pfsense disk question

[desertcomputer]

So install pfsense on 160GB hard drive but on console/dashboard it only shows smaller partition which seem to be ram. I ask this because i want to increase squid cache size. 

 

[Eniqmatic]

Did you install the embedded version? Look's like it to me, that isn't the normal partition structure.

[desertcomputer]

4 hours ago, Eniqmatic said:

Did you install the embedded version? Look's like it to me, that isn't the normal partition structure.

Yea, i just found it was nanobsd. I having trouble making my usb as bootable iso installer on two separated USB. 

[Eniqmatic]

7 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Yea, i just found it was nanobsd. I having trouble making my usb as bootable iso installer on two separated USB. 

Yeah so the embedded version will be pre partitioned with the smallest it can be I am assuming (never personally used it ). Which program are you using to make the USB?

[desertcomputer]

Just now, Eniqmatic said:

Yeah so the embedded version will be pre partitioned with the smallest it can be I am assuming (never personally used it ). Which program are you using to make the USB?

Rufus and win32imagewriter both result in unbootable drivers. It works on my main PC the .img but not the iso. 

[Eniqmatic]

 

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

Rufus and win32imagewriter both result in unbootable drivers. It works on my main PC the .img but not the iso. 

win32diskimager should work. When using Rufus, does it ask if you if you want to do it in ISO or DD mode? Or something like that?

[desertcomputer]

Just now, Eniqmatic said:

 

win32diskimager should work. When using Rufus, does it ask if you if you want to do it in ISO or DD mode? Or something like that?

I use DD for img and iso for iso files. But i can't write iso as it said it not supported. 

[Eniqmatic]

win32diskimager should definitely be working. Are you trying to boot in UEFI mode or something?

[desertcomputer]

4 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

win32diskimager should definitely be working. Are you trying to boot in UEFI mode or something?

Should it be leacay? or something?

 

Do i use .img file right? 

[Eniqmatic]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

Should it be leacay? or something?

 

Do i use .img file right? 

Yes the img file will work. You will need to have your computers (not sure which hardware you are using for this?) BIOS set to "BIOS" or could be called "Legacy" as you say. Shouldn't be in UEFI mode as don't think pfsense will have the correct partitioning for EFI.

[desertcomputer]

Just now, Eniqmatic said:

Yes the img file will work. You will need to have your computers (not sure which hardware you are using for this?) BIOS set to "BIOS" or could be called "Legacy" as you say. Shouldn't be in UEFI mode as don't think pfsense will have the correct partitioning for EFI.

It core duo 2 e8400 (HP 8000 elite). I will check the mode in next boot up. 

[Eniqmatic]

1 minute ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

It core duo 2 e8400 (HP 8000 elite). I will check the mode in next boot up. 

Had a very quick (20 second) search and looks like it does support UEFI (although it is a fairly old machine) so its possible its set to that.

[desertcomputer]

9 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

Had a very quick (20 second) search and looks like it does support UEFI (although it is a fairly old machine) so its possible its set to that.

I can't seem to find the setting in bios where it UEFI or leacay. 

[Eniqmatic]

1 minute ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

I can't seem to find the setting in bios where it UEFI or leacay. 

What is the exact message you get when trying to boot to the USB stick that you made with win32diskimager?

[desertcomputer]

7 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

What is the exact message you get when trying to boot to the USB stick that you made with win32diskimager?

It said write complete. I have tired boot using my desktop and laptop both works but just my pfsense box right now. I can't seem to find option booting in legacy as my laptop require it be legacy to be bootable. I think that is the issues. 

[Eniqmatic]

8 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

It said write complete. I have tired boot using my desktop and laptop both works but just my pfsense box right now. I can't seem to find option booting in legacy as my laptop require it be legacy to be bootable. I think that is the issues. 

Sorry I don't understand the way you have worded the above. So it said write complete, you booted the USB using your desktop and laptop and it worked?

[desertcomputer]

8 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

Sorry I don't understand the way you have worded the above. So it said write complete, you booted the USB using your desktop and laptop and it worked?

Yes, that is true. It just won't boot on my PFSESNE box. I have updated the BIOS in hopes to have option to boot in legacy mode but the interference is the same with no added features. I think the problem is it booting in UEFI mode not able to boot  in legacy. 

[Eniqmatic]

2 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Yes, that is true. It just won't boot on my PFSESNE box. I have updated the BIOS in hopes to have option to boot in legacy mode but the interference is the same with no added features. I think the problem is it booting in UEFI mode not able to boot  in legacy. 

OK great so that confirms that the USB stick is fine. Have you got many options in the BIOS?

[desertcomputer]

Just now, Eniqmatic said:

OK great so that confirms that the USB stick is fine. Have you got many options in the BIOS?

Not really, it very limited. Just give me a sec to give you overview of the BIOS. 

[Eniqmatic]

I found this (note its 8200 not 8000 but it may be applicable??)

 

The 8200 uses UEFI, not traditional BIOS; in the Boot Order menu, there are submenus titled "EFI Boot Sources" and "Legacy Boot Sources".

Do you have this at all?

[desertcomputer]

 

2 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

I found this (note its 8200 not 8000 but it may be applicable??)

 

The 8200 uses UEFI, not traditional BIOS; in the Boot Order menu, there are submenus titled "EFI Boot Sources" and "Legacy Boot Sources".

Do you have this at all?

Nope ... in the boot order menu it just have list of which goes first.

 

https://goo.gl/photos/eTg8bAWKdBE78J2F6

[Eniqmatic]

To be honest, that looks like legacy BIOS anyways. So what is the error message you get when trying to boot this USB stick on the HP?

[desertcomputer]

7 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

I found this (note its 8200 not 8000 but it may be applicable??)

 

The 8200 uses UEFI, not traditional BIOS; in the Boot Order menu, there are submenus titled "EFI Boot Sources" and "Legacy Boot Sources".

Do you have this at all?

As shown. 

https://goo.gl/photos/Va5BKuK85a9NDCAK6

 

 

[desertcomputer]

1 minute ago, Eniqmatic said:

To be honest, that looks like legacy BIOS anyways. So what is the error message you get when trying to boot this USB stick on the HP?

No error just flashing underscore. Isn't this mean like partition is fucked up? 

[Eniqmatic]

14 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

No error just flashing underscore. Isn't this mean like partition is fucked up? 

Are you sure it is picking up the USB stick correctly? And you are booting to the correct one?