how to get live cd to boot

06-13-2005	#1 (permalink)
ad3 Just Joined! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13	how to get live cd to boot I can't get knoppix (3.9) to boot (slax either) or probobly any other live cd, with my computer: compaq presario sr1020nx xp sp2 celeron 2.8 ghz 1 gig ram ati radeon 9200 128 mb I get as far as device autoconfiguration, & then it does nothing. Ive tried alot of cheatcodes, but probobly not the right configuration. Can anyone help? TANX!

06-13-2005	#2 (permalink)
jamey112 Linux Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 212	have you changed the BIOS to boot from CD first? also try the one-time boot menu on newer computer, F12 when the manufacturers logo appears. __________________ Today I fell and felt better, Just knowing this matters, I just feel stronger and SHARPER!!!, Found a box of sharp objects, What a beautiful THING!!! Box of Sharp Objects - The Used

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ad3

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Originally Posted by jamey112

have you changed the BIOS to boot from CD first?

also try the one-time boot menu on newer computer, F12 when the manufacturers logo appears.

yes and yes, im a little frustrated cuz id like to try out linux, and ive never even seen it in use before.

06-13-2005	#4 (permalink)
jamey112 Linux Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 212	did you burn the cd as an image? what program did you use to burn? __________________ Today I fell and felt better, Just knowing this matters, I just feel stronger and SHARPER!!!, Found a box of sharp objects, What a beautiful THING!!! Box of Sharp Objects - The Used

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ad3

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Originally Posted by jamey112

did you burn the cd as an image?

what program did you use to burn?

yes, burned it as an image , used record now.

06-13-2005	#6 (permalink)
whisker Linux User Join Date: May 2005 Location: SA, TX Posts: 333	is there an option to configure your devices manually? __________________ registered linux user #390920 << makes me feel important

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Originally Posted by whisker

is there an option to configure your devices manually?

this is getting very complicated...sure it does, what do u suggest? could we skip all the obviously obvious that isnt the problem?

06-14-2005	#8 (permalink)
whisker Linux User Join Date: May 2005 Location: SA, TX Posts: 333	i would try configuring your devices manually and see if it works. there may be a device it freezes up on. just to confirm.. does it stop during the autoconfiguration or after it has finished? __________________ registered linux user #390920 << makes me feel important

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whisker

i would try configuring your devices manually and see if it works. there may be a device it freezes up on.

just to confirm.. does it stop during the autoconfiguration or after it has finished?

YES

06-14-2005	#10 (permalink)
ad3 Just Joined! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13	to answer my own question... I updated my bios and knoppix now will work...no sound but it boots!