rnaquin@ashp.org (Rick) wrote in message news:<623b7a42.0410061044.78b1f191@posting.google. com>...
> Trying to install AIX 5.2 on an F30. Not able to boot/install from
> the CDROM. At startup, pressing 5 on an ascii term brings me to the
> diags menu, 4 brings me to the SMS menus. I can change the bootlist
> on the SMS menu, however, the system will not attempt to install from
> the cd on startup. I have been able to boot from a mksysb tape, just
> can't seem to see the CDROM. Any ideas?

AIX 5.2 only works on CHRP hardware.