Re: Unable to install Ubuntu on my NEW system

It may be that the current Ubuntu kernel doesn't support something vital 
such as the graphics chip. Try SysRescCd and see if that has any more 
luck, and then you can go from there.

Cheers

On 15/09/10 21:02, gordon arnott wrote:
> Sorry but I have got a bit confused.
> I cant get Ubuntu to run from the CD as a live install. It starts ok, 
> then just freezes the machine.
> I havn't been able to access anything to make any adjustment etc.
>
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM, chris morris 
> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>
>     In the past I've had similar lockup issues with Asus mobos, I've
>     had to install with noapic or apic=off
>
>     chris
>
>
>
>     gordon arnott wrote:
>
>         Yes , tried with same results
>
>         On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:28 PM, chris morris
>         <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
>         <mailto:[email protected]
>         <mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote:
>
>            Have you tried a normal ( not wubi ) install, just booting into
>            the live CD?
>
>            chris
>
>
>
>            gordon arnott wrote:
>
>                Specifications:
>
>                ASUSTeK     Model   M4A89GTD-PRO/USB3
>                            North Bridge    AMD 890GX Revision 00
>                            South Bridge    AMD SB850 Revision 00
>
>                CPU
>                    AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor
>                Cpu Socket  Socket AM3 (938)
>                CPU Code Name       Deneb
>                Technology  45 nm
>                Virtual Technology Supported        Yes
>                Hyper Threading Supported   No
>                Cache
>                L1 Data Cache       4 x 64 KBytes
>                L1 Instructions Cache       4 x 64 KBytes
>                L2 Cache    4 x 512 KBytes
>                L3 Cache    6144 Kbytes
>
>                MEM
>                Memory Slots        4
>                Error Correction    None
>                DRAM Frequency      668.9 MHz
>                Memory Timings      9-9-9-24 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
>                Device Locator      Slot 1
>                Manufacturer        Corsair
>                Part Number CMD4GX3M2B1600C8      Capacity  2048 MBytes
>                Memory Type DDR3 (PC3-10700H)
>                Speed       667 MHz (DDR3 1333)
>
>                Video Adapter
>                    Radeon HD 5770
>                Code Name   RV840
>                Video Processor     ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
>                Technology  40 nm
>
>                I have down loaded [ Ubuntu LUCID 10.04.1 ] and tested
>             the burnt CD on my old machine and It installs perfectly!
>
>                When I try to install VIA [ wubi ] on my NEW Machine
>             [spec's above ] The logo appears on screen and red dots
>             work away. THEN the system just freezes.
>
>                ANY assistance would be greatly received,for I am at a
>             loss as what could be going astray.
>                Thanks Gordon
>
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