Thanks for the reply Dennis. As far as I know, PnP OS is off, as well as virus
detection, i have double checked..but ya know how that can be.
I did finally get the OS to load.but it still crashes, most often related to
a mouse movement. I will do some more research, now that it *may* be mouse
related. Any more thoughts would be great.
Glenn
Dennis Myers wrote:
> Glenn Baker wrote:
> >
> > Glenn Baker wrote:
> >
> > > Hopefully somebody will be able to give me some pointers here..
> > > I have been trying to install Mandrake 7.0 all day. The problem I have
> > > is that during the set-up/install, my PC reboots all on its own, forcing
> > > me to start all over. I have looked at literature till I am blue in the
> > > face, tried to register for support via www, but the form is not working
> > > for me? Anyhow, I have swapped out the DVD ROM for a CD ROM, pulled the
> > > jumper on the motherboard to eliminate the on board sound, removed the
> > > NIC card, removed the modem. The thing still re-boots on me during
> > > install? Need some pointers...the wife thinks she will not see me
> > > tonight if I don't have any luck with this install.
> > > Pasted below is my earlier post with the sytem specs. Thanks.
> > > Glenn
> > >
> > > New to the list and Linux.
> > >
> > > I just bought Mandrake 7.0 and am attempting to install, and not having
> > > much luck. The problem is that during the install, my PC keeps
> > > re-booting. Each time a get a bit further in the process, then it
> > > re-boots?? I have formatted my c drive, and have no Windows installed
> > > :) below is my system info, if I left out anything critical, please let
> > >
> > > me know. I am very new to this, so your help is greatly appreciated.
> > > Glenn
> > >
> > > My system:
> > > AMD k62 450mhz
> > > Bus Type: ISA
> > > standard keyboard and mouse
> > > Award Bios, ver 4.51pg
> > > DVD Toshiba CD Rom
> > > ESS Solo Audio Drive
> > > Netgear 310TX Fast Ethernet card
> > > SIS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
> > > IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > > SIS 5513 Dual PCI IDE controller
> > > SIS 530 chip set
>
> I'm not really sure what could be doing this, but you might want to make
> sure the PNP OS and virus detection are set at no or off in the
> Motherboard Bios. You might also try a search in the newbie archives.
> They are on the mail list page of Linux-Mandrake website. Any one with
> better ideas just jump right in here. Luck, Dennis
> --
> Dennis M. a registered Linux User #180842
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