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    2.7.2 Fresh install fails: "Failed to run the post installation script"

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      doncarajo @Bob Orter
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      @Bob-Orter Press “space” so that you actually select the drive.

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        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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        That^. You have to select the drive when it shows:

        ada0 Protecli 120GB mSATA

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          Bob Orter @stephenw10
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          @stephenw10
          Perhaps more relevant info. In trying again an earlier 2FS Configuration screen gives the options:

          Install Proceed with Installation
          T Pool Type/Disks: mirror: 0 disks

          • Rescan Devices *
          • Disk Info *
            N Pool Name pfSense New
            And others....
            I renamed to pfSense New because it indicated that pfSense was already being used. Could this be part of the problem? Or that mirror: 0 disks?
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            Bob Orter @Bob Orter
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            . Installation seems to be progressing well. I will keep you posted.

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              Bob Orter @stephenw10
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              @stephenw10
              It appears that the installation has completely successfully! However, upon restarting I am not getting to a pfSense interface. I get a screen with:
              Distributions:
              Linux Network Installs (64-bit)
              Live CDs
              ...
              Tools:
              Utilities (UEFI)
              iPXE shell
              ...
              What mistake have I made?

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                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                Hmm, that looks like something from Coreboot which implies it's not seeing a bootable device entry.

                Can you add an EFI entry with that untility?

                Did you choose to install it as UEFI? As I understand it that device will not boot a legacy install.

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                  doncarajo @Bob Orter
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                  @Bob-Orter You have to manually change the boot order on the coreboot menu so that it boots from the SSD rather than the network tools it defaults to.

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                    Bob Orter @stephenw10
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                    @stephenw10
                    I have gotten further than before by trying one of the other boot options, though I can't remember which one. It asked me to plug in the WAN and LAN to separately verify the link is up. Neither link was but I am looking at a black screen with white letters. At the bottom it says:
                    Bootup complete

                    FreeBSD/amd64 (Amnesiac)(ttyv0)

                    login:
                    Seems as though I've still got some trouble. Could you please let me know?

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                      Bob Orter @stephenw10
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                      @stephenw10 Sorry, I missed that reply. Not sure about UEFI. I tried to use the default options along the way. I will see if I can get back to the boot sequence screen to change the order.

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                        Bob Orter @doncarajo
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                        @doncarajo
                        Thank you. It appears that I have successfully changed the boot sequence.

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                          Bob Orter @stephenw10
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                          @stephenw10
                          Thank you very much for your patience and your expertise! I apologize for my clumsiness but with your assistance it now appears that pfSense is successfully installed! It is up and running and I am looking at 16 options for configuring the system. I will take it from here by continuing to follow the installation and setup guide. Thank you again!

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                            Bob Orter @Bob Orter
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                            @doncarajo and @stephenw10
                            I would like to thank you both for your assistance. My pfSense router is now up and running.

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