Filesystem corruption

[Volker Wysk]

Zitat von compdoc <compdoc at hotrodpc.com>:

> On 7/10/19 12:24 PM, Volker Wysk wrote:
>
>> I was able to make a backup and flash the new ROM. After rebooting,  
>> the first hard disk is found, and booted from. This means, the  
>> other (smaller) problem with the BIOS has gone away.
>
>
> Great to hear. Are you not using the ssd, atm? I thought you said  
> you were booting from the hdd?
>
> If so, why not power down, disconnect the hdd, place the ssd on the  
> first sata port in your system. (can be numbered 0 or 1)
>
> Install ubuntu on the ssd using LVD and encryption as you like, or  
> normally do. I would recommend Ubuntu-Mate 18.04LTS, unless you have  
> a good reason to use a newer version. Newer versions are not always  
> stable. I use mate because I like to log in remotely, and I like  
> mate desktop layout. But any flavor of LTS is fine.
>
> Anyway, allow the ubuntu installer to choose the partitioning  
> because anything else is too much work. then boot it, and give it a  
> workout. When you know that its stable, attach the hdd to the second  
> port, and in the bios make sure it continues to boot from the ssd,  
> and boot and access your files. On some systems, the first two sata  
> ports are the fastest.
>
> Newer systems allow you to define the drive as an ssd in the bios,  
> to have the best compatibility/speed. I doubt yours has that. I used  
> to build systems with boards just like those. Long ago.

I'm doing this, with the HDD plugged and the SSD unplugged. I'm  
"giving it a workout" now. So far, it looks good, no corruption in  
sight.

Next, I'll try to set up my SSD-as-a-cache thing again. When  
corruption is detected afterwards, it should be the SSD / SSD-Cache.

Cheers
Volker