Glenn Baker wrote:
>
> Glenn Baker wrote:
>
> > Hopefully somebody will be able to give me some pointers here..
> > I have been trying to install Mandrake 7.0 all day. The problem I have
> > is that during the set-up/install, my PC reboots all on its own, forcing
> > me to start all over. I have looked at literature till I am blue in the
> > face, tried to register for support via www, but the form is not working
> > for me? Anyhow, I have swapped out the DVD ROM for a CD ROM, pulled the
> > jumper on the motherboard to eliminate the on board sound, removed the
> > NIC card, removed the modem. The thing still re-boots on me during
> > install? Need some pointers...the wife thinks she will not see me
> > tonight if I don't have any luck with this install.
> > Pasted below is my earlier post with the sytem specs. Thanks.
> > Glenn
> >
> > New to the list and Linux.
> >
> > I just bought Mandrake 7.0 and am attempting to install, and not having
> > much luck. The problem is that during the install, my PC keeps
> > re-booting. Each time a get a bit further in the process, then it
> > re-boots?? I have formatted my c drive, and have no Windows installed
> > :) below is my system info, if I left out anything critical, please let
> >
> > me know. I am very new to this, so your help is greatly appreciated.
> > Glenn
> >
> > My system:
> > AMD k62 450mhz
> > Bus Type: ISA
> > standard keyboard and mouse
> > Award Bios, ver 4.51pg
> > DVD Toshiba CD Rom
> > ESS Solo Audio Drive
> > Netgear 310TX Fast Ethernet card
> > SIS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
> > IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > SIS 5513 Dual PCI IDE controller
> > SIS 530 chip set
I'm not really sure what could be doing this, but you might want to make
sure the PNP OS and virus detection are set at no or off in the
Motherboard Bios. You might also try a search in the newbie archives.
They are on the mail list page of Linux-Mandrake website. Any one with
better ideas just jump right in here. Luck, Dennis
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Dennis M. a registered Linux User #180842
