I have this exact same issue and machine. I was attempting install from the 7.10 alt install.
Adding the hpet=disable to the kernel options from the main screen does allow installation from the 7.10 alternative install CD. -- Dell Optiplex 320 won't boot from live CD Gutsy (Tribe 5) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/138305 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs