extlinux(1)

NAME
extlinux - install the SYSLINUX bootloader on a ext2/ext3 filesystem

SYNOPSIS
extlinux [options] directory

DESCRIPTION
EXTLINUX is a new syslinux derivative, which boots from a Linux ext2/ext3 filesystem. It works the same way as SYSLINUX, with a few slight modifications. It is intended to simplify first-time installation of Linux, and for creation of rescue and other special-purpose boot disks.

The installer is designed to be run on a mounted directory. For example, if you have an ext2 or ext3 usb key mounted on /mnt, you can run the following command:

    extlinux --install /mnt

OPTIONS

-H, --heads=#
    Force the number of heads.

-i, --install
    Install over the current bootsector.

-O, --clear-once
    Clear the boot-once command.

-o, --once=command
    Execute a command once upon boot.

-M, --menu-save=label
    Set the label to select as default on the next boot

-r, --raid
    Fall back to the next device on boot failure.

--reset-adv
    Reset auxiliary data.

-S, --sectors=#
    Force the number of sectors per track.

-U, --update
    Updates a previous EXTLINUX installation.

-z, --zip
    Force zipdrive geometry (-H 64 -S 32).

BUGS
I would appreciate hearing of any problems you have with SYSLINUX. I would also like to hear from you if you have successfully used SYSLINUX, especially if you are using it for a distribution.

If you are reporting problems, please include all possible information about your system and your BIOS; the vast majority of all problems reported turn out to be BIOS or hardware bugs, and I need as much information as possible in order to diagnose the problems.

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SEE ALSO
syslinux(1)