Re: Unable to install Ubuntu on my NEW system

Try this: http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/732545-how-install-ubuntu-10-04-ati.html

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 10:08 PM, gordon arnott <[email protected]> wrote:
> Been fiddling with distros >> and it is pointing to graphic issues.
> Well at least it works with M$ 7 , but I wanted to STAY with something
> stable!
> I will keep trying
> Gordon
>
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Daniel Faulknor <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>>
>> 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]>
>> 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]>> 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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