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    Getting Error on fresh 7.04 Ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Blue_Sphere, Apr 20, 2007.

  1. Blue_Sphere

    Blue_Sphere Notebook Guru

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    Currently running a Sager 5950 Laptop (Model is Clevo m590k, so this is true for Alienware mALX, Envy W:201, as well as almost every 19" laptop)

    System Core
    Motherboard Sager 5950 19 inch w/ DVDRW
    CPU Turion MT-44 (2.4ghz 1meg cache 25watt processor)
    Ram 2 gigs of OCZ DDR1 400
    Sound Card Onboard Sound
    Hard Drive 100gig Hitachi 7200rpm 8meg cache HD
    CD / DVD Stock DVD/CDRW Combo
    Accessories 802.11g/Bluetooth Internal Mini-PCI for 5950 (I have tuned on the Wireless)
    Chipset: nforce4
    Graphics Cards: 2x 7900GTX GO 512mb each

    This happens on:
    Ubuntu 7.04 x64AMD FINAL

    On initial CD insert, I get the BUG: soft lockup detected on CPU#0 after going to "start install ubuntu" (option at top)
    I removed splash hiding and I find this!

    Loading ACPI...

    (Multiple Programs listed)
    Loading Gnome Display Manager...
    (162.788286) BUG: soft lockup detected on CPU#0!

    Please feel free to e-mail me for anymore questions. I am not sure how to dump any of the files as this is my first install of linux. Well attempted install. I ran a validation check and found no problems.

    Does anyone have any clue?
     
    Blue_Sphere, Apr 20, 2007
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  2. tripinva

    tripinva Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm assuming it's a dual core? If so, disable the second core in the BIOS and then try to load it up.

    Once it's installed, you should be able to re-enable the second core without issue.

    - Trip
     
    tripinva, Apr 20, 2007
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  3. Blue_Sphere

    Blue_Sphere Notebook Guru

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    Nope... I am running a Turion MT-44 (2.4ghz 1meg cache 25watt processor)
    Thank you for your idea though!

    I have tried the wireless trick too.

    Please let me know if you think of anything else!!
     
    Blue_Sphere, Apr 20, 2007
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  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Try loading it up with the option "-noacpi". That may do the trick.
     
    Lysander, Apr 20, 2007
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  5. Blue_Sphere

    Blue_Sphere Notebook Guru

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    Lysander thanks for your advice.

    In ubuntu the command is "noapic nolapic" (I think, thats what the helpfile said)

    So I tried both what you said and that command line... again no luck.

    EDIT: added screenshot
     

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    Blue_Sphere, Apr 21, 2007
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  6. Blue_Sphere

    Blue_Sphere Notebook Guru

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    bump to top
     
    Blue_Sphere, Apr 21, 2007
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  7. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    You might have better luck over on www.ubuntuforums.org . I've never even seen a Clevo notebook, much less troubleshoot them.
     
    Lysander, Apr 21, 2007
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    Well I posted this there too... I have about 6 different threads on this. Just trying to expand my chances. Thanks for you help so far lysander (trip too). If anyone has any idea's please let me know!
     
    Blue_Sphere, Apr 21, 2007
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  9. tripinva

    tripinva Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    It looks like a GNOME issue of some kind, since it's trying to load GNOME when the problem shows up.

    Have you tried booting in Safe Graphics mode? I know, it seems odd to me too, but at least give it a try.

    - Trip
     
    tripinva, Apr 21, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    You could also try using Kubuntu or something in case it is indeed a Gnome issue.
     
    Paul, Apr 21, 2007
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