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Exec format error
Cause
This often happens when trying to run software compiled for different systems or
architectures, such as when executing Solaris 2 programs on a SunOS 4.1 system, or
when trying to execute SPARC-specific programs on an x86 machine. On a Solaris 2
system, it can also occur if the Binary Compatibility Package was not installed.
Action
Make sure that the software matches the architecture and system you’re using. The
file(1) command can help you determine the target architecture. If you’re using
SunOS 4.1 software on a Solaris 2 system, make sure that the Binary Compatibility
Package is installed. You can check for it using this command:
$ pkginfo | grep SUNWbcp
Technical Notes
A request was made to execute a file that, although it has the appropriate
permissions, does not start with a valid format.
The symbolic name for this error is ENOEXEC, errno=8.
See Also
See the a.out(4) man page for a description of executable files.
"F"
failed to initialize adapter
Cause
Using an Adaptec AHA-154x Cx SCSI HBA during installation of Solaris 2.x x86, you
may see the message during the mdb device probe that says
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