Cannot find boot device, cannot continue.

Im trying to install arch linux on my eeepc but im running into problems, i choose arch linux from the installer menu and then as it goes on it suddenly stops saying 'Cannot find boot device, cannot continue... Falling back to interactive prompt' and im pretty sure thats not meant to happen so what do i do?

I am getting this error as well using the archlinux-2009.02-core 64 bit iso image.
Same exact error
Something about a searching for SCSI sda device
Scanning boot...
Scanning cd...
Scannng USB...
'Cannot find boot device, cannot continue... Falling back to interactive prompt'
then I get a $ prompt, and cannot use keyboard, I have to manually push the power button to restart.
I'm booting from a Sansa Clip 4gb
Also, my computer has no optical drive...yet
Last edited by Anonymo (2009-04-04 16:05:54)

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