Kernel Parameter Help Some kernel parameters can be specified on the command line and will be passed to the kernel. To pass an option to the kernel, use the following format: linux  If a different installation mode is desired, enter it after the option(s). For example, to install on a system with 256MB of RAM using noprobe mode, type the following: linux mem=256M noprobe [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue]