Ubuntu 8.04 LiveCD issue


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Just saw a similar topic to this about SUSE, and I am having a similar problem with Ububtu. Basically I reboot and I get the choose language options. After that I choose the option to launch LiveCD, all well and good, it loads up the kernel and you get the loading screen similar to windows, then after around 30 seconds or so it moves to a progress bar, when it gets to the end, the screen goes blank and then the PC reboots :(

I have tried the option of testing memory, which was fine, though painfully long :( and also verifying the disk, again this was fine.

I haven't a clue about other boot options, so any suggestions?

FYI my system is as follows ...

Intel P4 3.2Ghz (yes its getting on a bit but its all I can afford atm)

Asus P5P800-SE

2GB (2x1GB Corsair) Ram

Nvidia 7800GS 512MB

Primary Drive Hitachi 500GB IDE

Secondary Drive Hitachi 400GB IDE

Primary DVDRW Liteon DH20A3H

Secondary DVD Sony DDU1613

I have tried booting from both of the DVD drives with te same result :(

Thanks for any help

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Since the kernel is loading up, it looks like your system will boot a CD. So your BIOS settings are probably all set.

If the disc check goes through OK, there might be a particular conflict with that Ubuntu build and your hardware. Have you tried burning another disc just in case its that?

Also, have you tried any other LiveCD? http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/download.html - This one (Damn Small Linux) is a small download just to see if another distro will work, so we can rule out if it is that particular Ubuntu release that is giving you trouble.

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it's ubuntu, ive had the same issues, there are bug reports already filed but no concrete fixes from what ive read. try the alternative cd instead. also is this a x64 install by chance ?

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Try booting with the 'noapic' advanced option.

If that gets you booted, you probably need to update your bios to the latest version.

If you still crash when x.org loads try adding these boot options too:

noapic acpi=off nofb

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Try booting with the 'noapic' advanced option.

If that gets you booted, you probably need to update your bios to the latest version.

If you still crash when x.org loads try adding these boot options too:

noapic acpi=off nofb

you shouldn't have to do all of that to just install an operating system. i think linux has a long way to go and im not bashing it but damn.

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Thanks for the replies, here is what happened with the suggestions ...

@dmd3x ... I downloaded DSL_4.2.5 and booted with that, two things happened, I got two linux penguins at the top with a flashing cursor, the cursor disappeared after around 10 seconds, then a minute or so later a message about finding USB came up, it sat there for around 15minutes doing nothing and I was forced to power off as the whole machine was locked up. I unplugged my external USB hub, incase it was that and got similar, except the USB message. However the system still locked up. FYI I also tried booting Ubuntu with the hub unplugged, with the same result as my orginal attempt (it rebooted after the loading progress bar)

@smooth3006 ... I cannot find anything regarding this on the Ubuntu site, is this your personal experience, I am just curious :) It's 32bit, not 64bit to answer your question.

@ieatrocks ... I tried your noapic option, however all I got with that was basically a black dos type screen with the following on it ...

BusyBox 1.1.3 (Debian 1:1.1.3-5Ububtu12) Built in shell (ash)

type help ...

(initramfs)

I didn't have a clue what to do with that :(

Thanks again for everyone's suggestions, still looking for a way of testing it before installing though, as would mean a format really as I already have Vista installed (could it be Vista thats causing the problem? Its Vista Ultimate 32bit

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Anyone able to offer any further input? I have tried the knoppix dvd version and that runs livecd properly, but I would prefer Ubuntu if possible.

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Anyone able to offer any further input? I have tried the knoppix dvd version and that runs livecd properly, but I would prefer Ubuntu if possible.

Seems like the best advice has been posted here:

... try the alternative cd instead.

Other than that, I like the Knoppix route. (Y)

Go with the past of least resistance. :yes:

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I am not sure if anyone suggested using the alternate disk (Text Install) It is just as easy to install as the live CD. When you get to the setup of the HDD partitions you should do it manually and these are the settings that I use, it seems to work well for me!

Create The Boot Partition first: /dev/sda1 ext2 (500MB)

Then: /dev/sda2 linux-swap (If you have 1Gig memory make it one gig as well)

Then: /dev/sda3 ext3 (I make this partition between 10 AND 12 gig [This for the file system] )

Then: /dev/sda4 ext3 HOME This is the balance of the drive!

I am assuming that this will be a installation with nothing else on the drive.

Ooops, I see someone else did suggest the alternate disk. Anyway good luck with your efforts!

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