Install to KVM VPS does not see hard disk - requires VirtIO

[parisi]

I am trying to install pfSense on a KVM VPS. The VPS requires VirtIO drivers for block devices (virtual harddisks) but I don't have them in the pfSense ISO. The pfSense notes say:

"Just run the default installation with a virtual harddisk in IDE mode and change the /boot/loader.conf.local and /etc/fstab files afterwards."

My VPS host does not seem to understand or allow me to do the installation in IDE mode.

How can I modify the ISO to have the VirtIO drivers for block devices enabled?

This is not my strong suit so please be gentle.

Thanks,
Paul.

[jimp]

Let the installer boot all the way to the menu, press 8 for the shell, and run:

kldload virtio_blk

Or before it even boots, go to a loader prompt and type:
load virtio_blk

Be sure to add the right lines to ensure it's loaded at each boot:
https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/VirtIO_Driver_Support

[parisi]

Oh - thank you so much jimp!!!

So a follow on question - I am not savvy in this as you can tell.

If I go to 7. Escape to loader prompt and load that. I can load the virt_blk. But, how do I continue to install? Or how do I redisplay the menu.

[jimp]

type "boot" and it will continue from the loader prompt.

[parisi]

Ok - I tried that and it still did not see the disk…

Here is a screen recording of what I did.

http://www.screencast.com/t/F6Wt2TWhTd

I am sure I am doing something wrong.

Thanks for your help!

Paul.

[parisi]

Any thoughts on how I might be able to make this install. I did what was mentioned but the install routine does not see the disk controller.

Help!

Paul.