Installation guide for Loongnix version 1.4, covering supported hardware, media creation, installation steps, virtual machine and PXE methods.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the Loongnix operating system (ver 1.4) on supported Loongson devices. It includes hardware compatibility tables, how to create USB or DVD installation media, and detailed installation procedures for physical machines, virtual machines, and network‑boot (PXE) installations.
The document is organized into sections on supported models, media preparation, the installation workflow, post‑installation configuration, and a list of important notes and troubleshooting tips. This manual is written in Chinese.
| USB installer requirement | USB flash drive ≥ 4 GB |
|---|---|
| DVD installer requirement | DVD disc with capacity larger than ISO size |
Insert a USB flash drive larger than 4 GB, then run the dd command shown in the guide (e.g., #dd if=loongnix-1.0.2003-livecd.iso of=/dev/sdb bs=8M).
The installation image must be burned to a DVD; CD discs are not supported and the DVD must have capacity greater than the ISO file.