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Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - RGB - 04-05-2024
Hello Ventoy Community,
i'm a newbie to ventoy and maybe someone can help me after hours of research.
My Hardware
- ACEMAGIC AD03
- BIOS / UEFI / SECURE BOOT
- SSD / GPT
- VENTOY 1.0.97
First Configuration
- 1 SSD as a VENTOY drive / GPT / SECURE BOOT
- 1 VBOX-VDI Image with OpnSense 24 "OPNSENSE.PRIMARY.VDI.VTOY" (32GB)
- 1 VBOX-VDI Image with OpnSense 24 "OPNSENSE.BACKUP.VDI.VTOY" (32GB)
- 1 ISO OpnSense LiveCD
- 1 ISO SystemRescue
- Other Tools
- No USB Drive
When i now want to start the IMAGE, the boot process under OPNSENSE aborts with a MOUNT ERROR ...
Switching from UFS to ZFS and / or MBR / SECURE BOOT disable didn't help.
As far as i can find out, VENTOY doesn't work with FREEBSD as IMAGE.
Second Configuration
- 1 SSD as the primary drive for OPNSENSE
- 1 USB Drive as VENTOY DRIVE
- 1 ISO OpnSense LiveCD on the USB Drive
- 1 ISO SystemRescue on the USB Drive
- Other Tools on the USB Drive
My problem here is that i can't start OPNSENSE on the local drive with VENTOY from USB Drive automatically after 30 seconds.
If i manually go to F4 and select BOOTX64.EFI everything works fine.
I tried F4>BOOT THE 1ST LOCAL DISK ... Here Ventoy tries to start WINDOWS and aborts with an error message.
I tried VTOY_EXIT ... Here Ventoy simply restarts the computer and opens the pc bios.
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Now i would like to create a grub entry via F6> that simply boots the hard drive after 30 Seconds with "VTOY_DEFAULT_IMAGE": "F6>"
Unfortunately i have no idea about grub / bootloader ... or maybe i'm just doing something wrong.
Many thanks for the help
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - RGB - 04-05-2024
Ok, i experimented a bit ...
1. I searched for BOOTX64.EFI. The VENTOY EFI drive must be visible for this and i found it in the LOCALBOOT.CFG.
2. Then I copied out
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
and copied it into the VENTOY_GRUB.CFG.
menuentry "BOOT FIREWALL" --class=boot_uefi --class=custom {
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
menuentry '<-- EXIT [Esc]' --class=vtoyret VTOY_RET {
echo 'Return ...'
}
3. I changed / add in the VENTOY.JSON the default image and time.
"control":[
{ "VTOY_MENU_TIMEOUT": "30" },
{ "VTOY_DEFAULT_IMAGE": "F6>" }
]
Now the USB drive boots after 30 seconds the OPNSENSE installation from the hard drive ...
I have no idea if this is correct, but it works.
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - nguyen ha thai trong - 04-05-2024
(04-05-2024, 03:50 PM)RGB Wrote: Ok, i experimented a bit ...Edit localboot.cfg, try changing the code there
1. I searched for BOOTX64.EFI. The VENTOY EFI drive must be visible for this and i found it in the LOCALBOOT.CFG.
2. Then I copied out
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
and copied it into the VENTOY_GRUB.CFG.
menuentry "BOOT FIREWALL" --class=boot_uefi --class=custom {
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
menuentry '<-- EXIT [Esc]' --class=vtoyret VTOY_RET {
echo 'Return ...'
}
3. I changed / add in the VENTOY.JSON the default image and time.
"control":[
{ "VTOY_MENU_TIMEOUT": "30" },
{ "VTOY_DEFAULT_IMAGE": "F6>" }
]
Now the USB drive boots after 30 seconds the OPNSENSE installation from the hard drive ...
I have no idea if this is correct, but it works.
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0,1)
chainloader +1
boot. boot
}
become
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot. boot
}
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - RGB - 04-05-2024
Quote:menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot. boot
}
Thanks. i've tried that. However, i get the following error ...
error: invalid EFI file path.
error: can't find command "boot."
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - nguyen ha thai trong - 04-06-2024
(04-05-2024, 08:16 PM)RGB Wrote:sorry, extra word boot, it should beQuote:menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot. boot
}
Thanks. i've tried that. However, i get the following error ...
error: invalid EFI file path.
error: can't find command "boot."
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot
}
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - RGB - 04-06-2024
Quote:sorry, extra word boot, it should be
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot
}
OK, I tried that.
First via F4 (LOCALBOOT.CFG) ...
Booting "Windows ..."
error: no such device: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi.
error: no such device: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi.
Windows NOT found ...
Press any key to continue...
Failed to boot default and fallback entries.
Press any key to continue...
Then via F6 (VENTOY_GRUB.CFG) ...
error: invalid EFI file path.
error: you need to load the kernel first.
Press any key to continue...
Under F2:BROWSER i see:
DISK (hd0,msdos) [VENTOY] ntfs 3.72GB >> USB Drive but 16GB?
DISK (hd1,msdos) [] fat 260.00MB >>> No idea!?
DISK (hd1,msdos4) (zroot) zfs 103.54GB >> SSD Local Drive
Do you have another idea? Otherwise i stick with F6 and BOOTX64.EFI from second post ... it works even if it's wrong.
EDIT
I took a look at the partitions ...
BIOS Boot
1. USB
2. HDD
USB Drive (VENTOY)
1. 14.29 GB VENTOY (NTFS)
2. 32.00 MB VTOYEFI (FAT16)
SSD Local Drive (OPNSENSE)
1. 260.0 MB EFI (FAT16)
2. 512.0 KB (LINUX)
3. 8.00 GB (LINUX)
4. 103.5 GB (LINUX)
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - nguyen ha thai trong - 04-06-2024
(04-06-2024, 11:27 AM)RGB Wrote:A small addition, ventoy_grub.cfg content looks like thisQuote:sorry, extra word boot, it should be
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot
}
OK, I tried that.
First via F4 (LOCALBOOT.CFG) ...
Booting "Windows ..."
error: no such device: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi.
error: no such device: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi.
Windows NOT found ...
Press any key to continue...
Failed to boot default and fallback entries.
Press any key to continue...
Then via F6 (VENTOY_GRUB.CFG) ...
error: invalid EFI file path.
error: you need to load the kernel first.
Press any key to continue...
Under F2:BROWSER i see:
DISK (hd0,msdos) [VENTOY] ntfs 3.72GB >> USB Drive but 16GB?
DISK (hd1,msdos) [] fat 260.00MB >>> No idea!?
DISK (hd1,msdos4) (zroot) zfs 103.54GB >> SSD Local Drive
Do you have another idea? Otherwise i stick with F6 and BOOTX64.EFI from second post ... it works even if it's wrong.
EDIT
I took a look at the partitions ...
BIOS Boot
1. USB
2. HDD
USB Drive (VENTOY)
1. 14.29 GB VENTOY (NTFS)
2. 32.00 MB VTOYEFI (FAT16)
SSD Local Drive (OPNSENSE)
1. 260.0 MB EFI (FAT16)
2. 512.0 KB (LINUX)
3. 8.00 GB (LINUX)
4. 103.5 GB (LINUX)
if [ "$grub_platform" = "pc" ]; then
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot
}
else
menuentry "BOOT FIREWALL" --class=boot_uefi --class=custom {
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
fi
menuentry '<-- EXIT [Esc]' --class=vtoyret VTOY_RET {
echo 'Return ...'
}
RE: Boot from Ventoy USB-Drive to boot a LOCAL DRIVE - RGB - 04-08-2024
Quote:A small addition, ventoy_grub.cfg content looks like this
if [ "$grub_platform" = "pc" ]; then
menuentry "$VTLANG_LB_SBOOT_HDD1" --class=boot_disk --class=F4boot {
set root=(hd0)
chainloader +1
boot
}
else
menuentry "BOOT FIREWALL" --class=boot_uefi --class=custom {
set VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI=1
if search -n -s -f /efi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /efi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
elif search -n -s -f /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi; then
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
terminal_output console
chainloader /vtefi/boot/bootx64.efi
boot
else
unset VTOY_SEARCH_NO_VTOYEFI
echo "BOOTX64.EFI NOT found ..."
fi
}
fi
menuentry '<-- EXIT [Esc]' --class=vtoyret VTOY_RET {
echo 'Return ...'
}
Ok, that works...
I spent the weekend testing some firewall images (VDI) because i still need a backup system of the running firewall on the local drive ...
I testet it with UEFI / LEGACY / CSM / GPT / MBR.
- OpnSense : (BSD) Not Working
- Endian : (RED HAT) Not Working
- pfSense : (BSD) Not Working
- Smoothwall : (LINUX) Not Working
- ipFire : (LINUX) Not Working
- Zentyal : (UBUNTU) Version 8 / UEFI / Works
Zentyal is not based on bsd or red hat. It is developed under ubuntu and works with vtoyboot.
Now i can buy a new usb stick because the old one is broken from copying.
