problems with 64 bits fedora

[David Niemi]

On Thu, 2005-14-07 at 12:48 +0200, Klaasjan Brand wrote:
> > What happens: I boot from CD1 and it is OK up to the
> > moment when the software packages are to be installed.
> > It freezes (usually during kernel installation) and
> > nothing can be done.
> > I thought of a hardware problem and replaced the
> > CD-driver and the harddisk. Same result.
> 
> Try the "memtest86" option from the install CD and let it run for a
> few hours to make sure your memory is not defective.
> Also keep in mind the Athlon64 CPU's need a heavy-duty power supply
> (400W minimum). A weak power supply can cause strange crashes.
> 

I found with FC3 one of my machines (3200+, DFI Lanparty nF3) that I had
to use one of the default installation types (workstation, minimals,
etc) and not make any changes to the packages installed and it worked.

Once installed I was able to modify the installed packages.