Dead PC - Page 3

Burble · 12-09-2006, 17:01

Didn't you say that your motherboard was having issues with dual channel memory? It could be that the motherboard is having more serious problems now :/

Tak · 13-09-2006, 06:34

Mic's just got in from work but as hes been up for 24 hours and has gone straight to bed I don't think you'll see him online till later today

Stan_Lite · 13-09-2006, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

Mic's just got in from work but as hes been up for 24 hours and has gone straight to bed I don't think you'll see him online till later today

Slacker

Stan

Jhadur · 13-09-2006, 16:26

OK tried to install to my IDE and SATA drives on my PC and the install stalls at the Loading windows executive bit both times. I get the same result using both CD Drives.

Installing on Sams PC to the SATA drive no problems with install.
Installing to the IDE drive it gets to the first reboot then throws up a Read Disk Error.

Tomorrow I'll try installing on the SATA drive on my PC but using Sams CD drive and cables to eliminate that avenue. Got to go to work now though

Dymetrie · 14-09-2006, 00:33

Mic, another idea for you...

Try Running Knoppix* on your rig to see if that installs and runs OK... Could help to figure out where the problem is..

Dym
*I have no idea about this have just seen it as an option to see if the problem is hardware or windows based..

Daz · 14-09-2006, 09:32

It's a good idea, not so much as an installation test, just because it's more likely to give you information that'll help you find out what's wrong.

dmesg|more

And read carefully.

Tak · 14-09-2006, 13:00

Which bit do I need to download? I've never played with Linux before at all.

Thanks

Tak · 14-09-2006, 13:00

Oi - log me off first!!!

Jhadur · 14-09-2006, 13:01

Oops

Daz · 14-09-2006, 13:18

http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/f...6-06-01-EN.iso

Any live CD should do though. Run the command I posted and see if you can spot it bitching about anything.

13-09-2006, 06:34	#22
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Mic's just got in from work but as hes been up for 24 hours and has gone straight to bed I don't think you'll see him online till later today __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

13-09-2006, 16:26	#24
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	OK tried to install to my IDE and SATA drives on my PC and the install stalls at the Loading windows executive bit both times. I get the same result using both CD Drives. Installing on Sams PC to the SATA drive no problems with install. Installing to the IDE drive it gets to the first reboot then throws up a Read Disk Error. Tomorrow I'll try installing on the SATA drive on my PC but using Sams CD drive and cables to eliminate that avenue. Got to go to work now though __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

14-09-2006, 00:33	#25
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Mic, another idea for you... Try Running Knoppix* on your rig to see if that installs and runs OK... Could help to figure out where the problem is.. Dym *I have no idea about this have just seen it as an option to see if the problem is hardware or windows based.. __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

14-09-2006, 09:32	#26
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	It's a good idea, not so much as an installation test, just because it's more likely to give you information that'll help you find out what's wrong. dmesg\|more And read carefully. __________________ apt-get moo

14-09-2006, 13:00	#27
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Which bit do I need to download? I've never played with Linux before at all. Thanks __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

12-09-2006, 17:01	#21
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Didn't you say that your motherboard was having issues with dual channel memory? It could be that the motherboard is having more serious problems now :/

14-09-2006, 13:00	#28
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Oi - log me off first!!! __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

14-09-2006, 13:01	#29
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	Oops __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

14-09-2006, 13:18	#30
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/f...6-06-01-EN.iso Any live CD should do though. Run the command I posted and see if you can spot it bitching about anything. __________________ apt-get moo