Configure GRUB2 on Slackware (BIOS/Legacy)

1. Prerequisites

Ensure the system is in BIOS mode and /boot is available.

2. Install

Example (adjust device):

grub-install /dev/sdX

3. Generate menu

Create the configuration file:

grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

4. Verify

Check the entries:

grep -A3 menuentry /boot/grub/grub.cfg

Quick checklist

[ ] Steps completed
[ ] Config updated
[ ] Service tested
[ ] Restart/rollback ready
[ ] Logs checked

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