[K12OSN] installation problems w/ 4.2.1

[Shawn Powers]

Shawn Henderson wrote:
> I am still stuck anything else I can try ... I set the burn speed for 8x 
> then down to 4x. Typed linux nocddma at the boot prompt.
> I did hit f2 and type linux askmedia or something I forget and I got 
> past anaconda but the first screen locked up on me.

sorry -- I'm jumping into this thread late, so I'm not sure all the 
things you've tried.

have you tried a network install?  (even if it's not practical, just to 
see if it would start)

a new CDROM drive, even temporarily in the server?

try "linux noprobe" at the boot prompt, to see if detecting some 
hardware is causing the problem (NOTE: This will make installing less 
fun, but it's a step towards tracking down the problem)

Don't give up. :)

-Shawn

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