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Problems installing 2009 on new pc [solved]


Gayle
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I recently bought a new pc:

 

2 GHz Intel Celeron processor 440

1 GB of DDR2 system memory

160 GB hard drive

Intel 950 integrated video.

 

It runs 2008.1 fine.

I thought I would try 2009 on it. The Free DVD

boots into the logon screen at 800x600. When I

press enter to install- it goes into text mode. And

then it eventually displays the message "Input

not supported". I looked at the kernel messages and

the installation is trying to install the desktop586 kernel.

It also says that splash failed.

 

I also downloaded the One edition and it has no problem

booting or installing.

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Have you tried the Mandriva One 2009 CD to see if it works? This will be a good test to see if it supports your system, and that we just have a problem with the installer on the Mandriva Free CD/DVD.

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I have a an Acer W191W widescreen monitor

I have an Acer X193w+, and when I was installing my 2009.0 system I received that same error "Input not supported". I turned the monitor off for a few seconds, then turned it back on and the input was good enough to finish the install. I'd suggest giving that a try.

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Greg2, I tried your suggestion and it doesn't work.

I'm still getting the text screen and "input not supported".

I have to press the power button to get out of the install.

I'm still trying to figure out why the install screen boots

up at 800x600 and as soon as I press enter it goes into

a text screen and hangs with "input not supported".

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Try doing a text installation, when the menu appears to boot Mandriva, I think you can press F3 or some other option that you might be able to modify the kernel line and add:

 

text

 

to the end of it. Unless, using F3 gives different options on how to do this. But check it and see if that helps you get through the installation process.

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