The graphical installer for a remote ISO installation on iLO/iDRAC/CIMC devices may not be available due to a slow internet connection. Do not use the text mode installer, because it does not allow custom partitioning. To proceed with installation in this case, press the Tab key in case of BIOS usage, or the e key in case of UEFI usage when booting from an installation media. That will allow you to modify the kernel command line arguments.
From there you have two options to choose from to enable the graphical installer:
- Append ”rd.live.ram=1” and press Enter in case of BIOS usage, or Ctrl+X in case of UEFI usage. This might take longer time to load the installation program.
- Extend the loading time for the graphical installer. Append “inst.xtimeout=N” kernel argument where N is seconds to wait.
Operating System Installation Boot Screen
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