Gianni
12-05-2002, 06:44 AM
Hi all
I have a prob when trying to install Linux (tried RedHat, Suse) on my laptop. I can start the install but after about 2min, the whole pc just dies. I know it's not a Linux prob and here is what I have encountered:
I had the same problem when installing Win on it and eventually sorted it out by disabling the infrared port. I'm guessing this might be same prob although I'm not sure.
I am very new to Linux so it's not that easy for me to work it out. I did manage to follow the setup procedure at one stage (using images on disks) and it cuts out either as it's trying to verify what CD-Rom I have or just after (hence my suspicion of the infrared port again).
The latest thing I have noticed, is that it dies straight after a message saying :
Ide2 port already in use, skipping probe or something similar, it goes pretty quickly :)
I have diabled IrDA in the BIOS, still the same prob. Could it be something else ?
can anyone help ?
thanks
Gianni
I have a prob when trying to install Linux (tried RedHat, Suse) on my laptop. I can start the install but after about 2min, the whole pc just dies. I know it's not a Linux prob and here is what I have encountered:
I had the same problem when installing Win on it and eventually sorted it out by disabling the infrared port. I'm guessing this might be same prob although I'm not sure.
I am very new to Linux so it's not that easy for me to work it out. I did manage to follow the setup procedure at one stage (using images on disks) and it cuts out either as it's trying to verify what CD-Rom I have or just after (hence my suspicion of the infrared port again).
The latest thing I have noticed, is that it dies straight after a message saying :
Ide2 port already in use, skipping probe or something similar, it goes pretty quickly :)
I have diabled IrDA in the BIOS, still the same prob. Could it be something else ?
can anyone help ?
thanks
Gianni