cannot commit to disk sda after 5 attempts

[keypox]

When i try to partition the disk i get this error, on the live and the install dvd.

I have googled but have not found solution?

"cannot commit to disk after 5 attempts"

[khbach]

I had the same problem. Error message as follows:

Device Setup Failed
An error was encountered while setting up device /dev/sda
Detail: cannot commit to disk after 5 attempts

[keypox]

yeah it seems tons of people haev this issue. It is also a known bug, that 'they planned to fix before release of 11'.

I suppose there must be no solution for this? No way to install when you get this error?

[GoinEasy9]

OK, at least now I feel a little bit better...lol...misery loves company. I'm also getting this same error. Thought it was a problem with the live cd. The pre-release installed without a problem, at least I know now that this particular HD is not faulty (I also tested it with other tools). Being impressed by the pre-release, I was waiting for official release to change OS from Debian Sid to Fedora 11. Guess I'll have to wait a bit longer, or reinstall the pre-release. I'm going to keep a watch on the forums to see if this problem gets solved. I'm not giving up yet. I'm downloading the dvd to see if it makes any difference.

Edit: Links to Bugzilla, I'm new to the community, still feeling my way around:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=491754

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F11_bugs (see 4.6)

[zdet]

I was experiencing the exact same problem. However, during the installation, instead of using the auto-partition or whatever Anaconda calls it, I went in and created my own /, boot and swap partitions, and it worked like a charm... I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but I'm not asking any questions.

[GoinEasy9]

Thanks zdet, your post gave me an idea, and although I didn't have to change any partition sizes, just going into the partitioner and clicking a few boxes got my installation to succeed.
When going through the installation, when you reach the screen that allows for partitioning:

Check the line that reads: Review and modify partitioning layout.
When the next screen comes up click once on the line that has the /boot partition.
The click on edit.
Then the window that comes up has a section that gives you a choice of:
Fixed size,
Fill all space up to, and,
Fill to maximum allowable size.
The check mark is originally on "Fixed size". Click on the box that precedes the "Fill all space up to", then, click on the box that precedes "Fill to maximum allowable size".
Then, click on OK -- and the install continues as it should. (Why this sequence works, I have no idea). No need to change default partitioning settings.

I tried many variations, even just checking the "Fill to maximum allowable size" line, with negative results. The above sequence works for me. I tried it multiple times, and for some dumb reason it works. I used it on my old P4 box and my newest amd64 box. Both boxes were installed with the 32 bit version, DVD installer. I might try using another HD to do a 64 bit install, but first I want to get comfortable with my new distro.
KDE4 in Debian Sid was problematic, IMHO it's still not as feature rich and stable enough for my needs as was KDE3. Giving Gnome a chance here just feels right, and, Fedora 11 also seems fast and stable and also feels right. Congrats all, great release.

I hope this is just more than dumb luck on my part, and helps someone else.

[xzan]

I have the same problem. I tried time after time, but it still doesn't work!

wish this sever problem could be solved quickly.

[khbach]

I have solved the problem in my case: I've installed Fedora 10 first, and then upgraded to F11. This works, but I don't know why.

Afterwards I deleted all Linux partitions and installed F11 from scratch again, trying to reproduce the "cannot commit to disk" error. Suprisingly, I could not reproduce the error! Although things are running now, I do not feel comfortable with this strange behaviour.

[sonoran]

Originally Posted by GoinEasy9

Being impressed by the pre-release, I was waiting for official release to change OS from Debian Sid to Fedora 11.

I guess this doesn't help you much now, but there is no real advantage to the official release over the pre-release. If you keep updating, even from F11 Alpha, you will end up with the same system. Take a look or search on the Archived Forum (last one) for the F11 Rawhide threads, it is all explained there.

And welcome to the community!

[GoinEasy9]

Thanks sonoran,
Heh, wanted a shiny new release to install. I'm used to rolling releases coming from Debian Sid. Guess it's one of the selling points of Fedora now. So far I'm happy.

[keypox]

I also had this same error on my laptop with the pre release...

Maybe I will try to install 10 and upgrade to 11. But prob not as i dont like to upgrade like that... I dunno what im gonna do i might just stick with old faithful ubuntu. Though I left some free space i think so i can try another go.

[AdamW]

The direct Common Bugs entry link, just for reference, is:

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F11_bugs#491754

you can usually find the state-of-the-art regarding problems like this in the Bugzilla report - https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla....cgi?id=491754 .

[keypox]

Originally Posted by AdamW

The direct Common Bugs entry link, just for reference, is:

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F11_bugs#491754

you can usually find the state-of-the-art regarding problems like this in the Bugzilla report - https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla....cgi?id=491754 .

no solutions there, and same links were posted above.

Nothin has worked for me.

[JohnVV]

i have just been in the habit of using gparted to reformat before installing a new version of fedora , and have not had a problem with anaconda .

[GoinEasy9]

With my first couple of failed attempts, I used parted magic to reformat, but that too didn't help. I'm still using my method listed above to do installs and I'm happy it's working. LOL, still can't figure out why.