Solaris Express, Dev. Edition 2/07 install problem

Im trying to install the solaris express developer edition 2/07 dvd i got in the mail.

Everything goes fine until i have to set up the hard drive for installation. I have two hard drives, 1 SATA (Server 2003), and a 20Gb IDE for this Solaris install.

When i click next to start installing, it drops out with an error against Solaris Software. the error is as follows:

ERROR: Could not create Fdisk partition table.

ERROR: Could not label disks

ERROR: Could not update disks with new configuration

ERROR: System installation failed

Pfinstall failed. Exit stat = java.lang.UNIXProcess@2af0812

sing existing Solaris fdisk partition (c2d1)

Im not a nub to linux but i have never used solaris and its been a few years since i've touched it - but im familiar with console.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. =D

[876 byte] By [Novak660a] at [2007-11-27 5:21:29]
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You do not supply more comprehensive info on Your hardware. Therefore I would like to suggest quite conservative approach.

1. First of all it will be helpful to get from SUN's website the "Install check tool". It is an image (bootable CD) of diagnostic soft.

2. Disable in Bios the SATA disk.

3. Boot the computer with "Install_check_tool" CD inserted into the drive. I hope that this diagnostics will be OK.

4. Restart the computer and start Solaris installation. You can perform this step directly after step no. 2. Now Bios will see only IDE disc and installation should proceed OK. If not - supply more info on Your hardware and resulting (in this situation) diagnostics.

Good luck!

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