[SOLVED]Error when trying to boot from a usb drive

I have installed arch linux on a usb drive.
When I am trying to load it , I get the following error :
ERROR: '/dev/disk/by-label/ARCH_201211' device did not show up after 30 seconds
Any ideas?
Thank you.
Last edited by skiabox (2012-11-16 19:55:10)

Use a BitTorrent client instead of a ddl (direct download link). This way it's less prone to errors, because it's checked while it's being downloaded.
Either that, or check its MD5 against the one from the Download page.
There's also this: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Be … ion_medium
Note: The quality of optical drives and the discs themselves varies greatly. Generally, using a slow burn speed is recommended for reliable burns. If you are experiencing unexpected behaviour from the disc, try burning at the lowest speed supported by your burner.
Last edited by DSpider (2012-11-16 15:13:55)

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