Resetting bootloader on a CF

Hi,

I am trying to reset the bootloader of a pfSense nanoBSD CF card.

I need the boot loader to be reset because

The embedded image set the bootloader to use a serial console. That isn't necessary with the box I am trying to use (the BIOS does console redirection to the serial port for you) and causes the boot to hang.


Part of the solution seems to be :

1. Mount the CF on a FBSD
2. Initialize the bootloader with :

# fdisk -B /dev/<disk>

3. This is where I need you help…


How can I re-install a boot loader ?

Should I use the command :

# fdisk -B -b /boot/boot0 device


Any other suggestion, guidance will be welcome.


Thanks for your support.


P.S. I'll check your answer in 10+ hours as I am already tired and It is 11.45 pm in Paris where I leave. ;-) - thanks for your understanding.

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