Auto detect hardware before boot
Posted: 11 May 2013, 09:42
Hi,
Is it possible to detect hardware (I mean processor type; x86 or x64) before initrd starts? I have built an usb stick with both x86 and x64 modules in it. User needs to choose this on the main page, then porteus boots according to his choice. I want to automate this, and if the system is x64 capable, then x64 porteus will be boot, or if only x86 then x86 porteus will boot.
Is it possible to detect hardware (I mean processor type; x86 or x64) before initrd starts? I have built an usb stick with both x86 and x64 modules in it. User needs to choose this on the main page, then porteus boots according to his choice. I want to automate this, and if the system is x64 capable, then x64 porteus will be boot, or if only x86 then x86 porteus will boot.