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I get an error when trying to install FreeNas on my hard drive. What's the problem?

I am trying to install FreeNas on my old computer, but when I try to install it on my hard drive, it comes up with an error:

"Create filesystem: ad0s1ad0: WARNING - WRITE_DMA UDMA ICRC error (retrying request) LBA=32351
ad0: WARNING - WRITE_DMA status=51 error=84 LBA=32351

Error: Failed to create filesystem on '/dev/ad0s1' !
Unmount CDROM
There was a problem during initializing the destination disk."

I am using Option 2: Install 'embedded' OS on HDD/Flash/USB + data partition, but error messages come up with the other install options too.
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sanguivore | 3 years, 5 months ago
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ICRC indicates an error in communication between the disk and the controller. Try replacing your hard drive cable, even if it works in another OS.

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pauldl | 3 years, 5 months ago
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It looks to me like you've either got an unusual or damaged hard drive. I would recommend downloading a FreeBSD liveCD (http://livecd.sourceforge.net/) and see how well that boots. Once you're there, try using the disc utilities, and see how well you can mount / partition / format the drive.

That will give you an idea of what's going on in a more interactive environment, and because FreeNAS is based on FreeBSD, you'll know for sure whether your drive works in that OS well.

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bap290 | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

I tried downloading this here: http://livecd.sourceforge.net/download.php
at the first link, but it wasn't an ISO file.

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theone | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Try wiping your hard drive with a free utility called UBCD. Remember to back up all data first!
www.ultimatebootcd.com can be downloaded and burned to a CD
It contains the vendor diagnostic tools and other tests for almost all hard drives.

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bap290 | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

No, I tried this yesterday but still got the error.

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theone | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

1) Check jumper settings on the back of your HDD. Is it set to Cable Select?

2) Run as Admin under Vista?

3) Hardware failure.

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adayue | 4 months, 1 week ago
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Most of Windows computer errors are related to registry problems. In such case, you need to scan and clear up your Windows registry totally.An outstanding registry cleaner can help you do the job professionally.
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kichigai | 3 years, 5 months ago
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This could indicate a failing hard disk, or at least a damaged one.

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unravelled | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Bad drive, CRC error=cyclic redundancy check, LBA=Logical block address
Basically the drive is reporting it's failed due to bad blocks. Replace it if under warranty.
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akuta | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Well, I've not received errors like this while using FreeNAS; however, it looks like it's having a problem writing. The message you are getting says as much.

Upon looking at the code that triggers this particular error,

"// Creating temporary directory to mount CDROM.
if (1 == mwexec("/bin/mkdir -p {$mntpath}")) {
write_console("Error: Failed to create directory '{$mntpath}'!\n");
return 1;
}"
It appears that it is failing to be able to create a directory on the HDD in order to facilitate the mounting of the CD drive, so it's a hard drive write issue you are experiencing for sure. You may try doing a quick format on the drive (if there is no data on it or that you are worried about) and try to do the install again.

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