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If your Sparc is not set to automatically boot from CDROM, you might find the following handy.

Requirements:

• Sparc (tested on UltraSparc 10)
• Debian image
• ISO burning software
• Monitor and keyboard for Sparc (alternatively, run from serial terminal—serial cable required for this).

Instructions:

1. Download the debian sparc netinst iso image.
2. Burn the image to CD.
3. Put the CD into your Sparc.
4. Power off the Sparc.
5. Plug in keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
6. Power on the Sparc, you should see the POST and the machine initializing memory check.
7. Hit STOP-A. You will be brought to the “ok” prompt.
8. type “boot cdrom”.
9. Run through regular Debian setup process.

That’s it.

You may want to read this previous post for installation caveats regarding MBR, SILO, and serial terminal install.