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    Need help installing 9.04 on a Inspiron 1501

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Rodster, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I was trying to install Ubuntu x64 on my Inspiron 1501. I believe there is an AMD patch regarding this but I thought i'd check here first. When I first tried to install 9.04 I got a error message that said something regarding my BIOS.

    I was able to install 9.04 but then the screen went blank so I did a forced shutdown via the power button. After that I was able to get into Ubuntu but when I went to do a system update it gave me 15 error messages as to why system manager updater failed.

    Any ideas ? :)

    p.s. I'm not even sure if I should have installed x32 instead as all I have is the x64 version. The laptop uses the AMDTK53 CPU.
     
    Rodster, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The TK53 is a 64-bit Athlon X2 so you'd probably be better off on 64-bit Ubuntu.

    Not sure about the error with the BIOS without the specific error message... same for the updating problem.

    Some of the info here might be helpful:
    http://www.linlap.com/wiki/dell+inspiron+1501

    Good luck :)
     
    ALLurGroceries, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. FarmersDaughter

    FarmersDaughter Notebook Consultant

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    Did the LiveCD work? The black screen haunted me in Ubuntu. LOL. The guide posted should help.
     
    FarmersDaughter, Aug 30, 2009
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  4. comrade_commissar7

    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you download and burned in ISO image your Ubuntu 9.04 from its direct website or from other mirrors?
     
    comrade_commissar7, Sep 3, 2009
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  5. mr_raider

    mr_raider Notebook Consultant

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    Try copying the live CD ISO to a USB stick using win netbootin. Boot from the USB stick. Select livecd (use without changing). During the ubuntu logo screen with the orange bar, pull out the USB stick, count to three and pput it back in.

    http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
     
    mr_raider, Sep 5, 2009
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  6. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    What are the exact specs and BIOS version does your Inspiron have? I have the same model, with a Turion Mk-36, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD, everything works fine.
     
    Thomas, Sep 5, 2009
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    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    -should the netbootin be also installed in the usb together with the iso image in order for it to proceed with the installation upon notebook or pc boot-up? I'm kinda confused on using netbootin... :(
     
    comrade_commissar7, Sep 6, 2009
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