On Wed, 3 Jul 2002 10:18:38 -0600 Ken Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi All, > I'm trying to get 8.2 b4 to install on an Amptron *all in 1* board and > it keeps getting a kernel panic mesage something to the effect of: > Kernel panic, can't mount root fs at 1:03. > The system locks at this point and needs a hard reset. > Never seems to make it to the stage of locating the CD drive or > loading into memory. I've tried using the boot disk also. > I have also tried different HDDs, same result. > Basic hardware: > Amptrom MainBoard W/modem, NIC, video and sound. > 256Mb RAM PC-133 > Maxtor 40Gb HDD > Win <ugh> XP Home on 20GB of drive. > MDK 8.1 installs without a hitch. > Any ideas??? F1 at the splash screen and at the boot prompt enter linux mem=(total ram-video ram) If your vid is say 16mb then you need to enter linux mem=240M Charles -------------- Troglodytism does not necessarily imply a low cultural level. ---------------------- Charles A Edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------
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