Solaris won't show up on boot menu

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  1. atomcomputer, Feb 20, 2012
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    atomcomputer macrumors newbie

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    Hey all:

    I'm trying to install Solaris 11 on my MBA with bootcamp. I downloaded the bootable ISO and copied the files inside it to a USB drive. When I restart and hold OPTION, the drive doesn't show up.

    The same issue happens when I use a bootable CD in my Mac Pro. Still won't recognize the bootable disc.

    ***PLEASE NO SAYING VIRTUAL MACHINE***

    I have reasons I need this to be a separate volume, and a VM is not an option for me.
     
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  2. simsaladimbamba, Feb 20, 2012

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    How did you create the bootable Solaris CD?
    And what format (file system) does the USB flash memory thumb drive use you copied the contents of the .iso to?

    Are there no instructions on how to create a bootable Solaris install CD or if there are, did you follow them?

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  3. atomcomputer, Feb 20, 2012

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    The drive is formated as a FAT volume. As for how I copied, I mounted the ISO, selected all the files, and dragged to the drive. As for the CD I just burned that from the ISO using disc utility.
     
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  4. Apple2, Feb 21, 2012

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    In that case I don't know what to do. Not sure why the CD isn't showing up on your MP. Is the CD flagged as a bootable volume? Hope you get it working. Solaris is a great OS.
     
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