On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 10:08:51PM +0800, Wei Chen wrote: > Package: win32-loader > Severity: normal > > > Hi, > > I was trying to install Debian from the Windows XP Home operating > system of a Dell Dimension DIMC521 desktop. > > CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ 2.00GHz > Memory: 512MB > Graphic card: on board NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE > Disk: 80GB with WinXP Home preloaded > Installer loader: http://goodbye-microsoft.com/ > > Problem: Loader ran well in Windows. After rebooting, the entry > labeled "Debian Installer" was shown in the start up menu, which > should be correct. After I selected that entry, a screen appeared > with the following words: > > Welcome to GRUB! > hd0,2 [Linux-bzImage, setup=0x1e00, size=0x16f3cf] > > And it hung after a few seconds showing a black screen. I could > reboot back to Windows with no problem.
Did you try waiting a bit longer? Some BIOSes are just that crappy. Also, does the standard D-I CD-ROM or USB media boot on your system? (I assume you were trying to install etch; so for the test use etch as well) -- Robert Millan <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call… if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
