On 3/31/06, Nick Miller <nick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,
I am trying to perform a clean install of FC5 from the DVD ISO but I
seem to be having some weird issues. Every time I try to run the
installer (both in text and graphical mode) my system locks up
completely. It always happens when the installer is actually installing
the RPMs and it is always on different packages. Just wondering if
anyone else has experienced this problem. Also tried doing a network
install but the same issue occurs.
Regards,
Nick
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Hi Nick!
Ok, I do not have a Thinkpad but I did find this on the web:
His notes on media check and suspend might bear a clue. His notes on earlier versions may hold a clue.
After that, if I were you I would probably be doing the following:
1. Try a Ctrl-c during the boot hang to see if you can pop it through.
2. If the Thinkpad has at least 256M of memory I would boot Knoppix live or Ubuntu live - mount and test the hard drive for space enough and integrity - do an extended mem-test. Take a look at /var/log/dmesg /var/log/messages and other files in /var/log for clues. If less memory try a rescue CD, rescue mode, or maybe Puppy Linux.
3. Take a good look at the Laptop's cooling (fans coming on - can it breath - is it clean - if you have a utility measure it do - use CMOS to lock in a slower cpu speed).
Just some thoughts,
tod
