installation of OS trouble

wildrabbitt · 2015-12-21, 20:44

Trying to install ubuntu but everytime I boot up with a USBDVD disc I get

CANNOT FIND LIVEFILESYSTEM

despite having a HD plugged in and whirring.

Clues, advice, guidance please?

Xyzzy · 2015-12-21, 20:53

Attach the output from "dmesg" here. (Run this from a console. Maybe use Pastebin because it is going to be long.)

Edit: Not finding a "LIVEFILESYSTEM" might mean the image is not working right. How far does boot up? (The DVD is the "LIVEFILESYSTEM", not the HD.)

wildrabbitt · 2015-12-21, 21:11

Thanks.

How far does it boot up?

The ubuntu logo comes up. The five dots come up. Then a black screen.

I'll try cleaning the CD.

Mark Rose · 2015-12-21, 21:15

When you boot, there should be an option to verify the installation media. Try holding down the shift key during boot if you don't see a menu.

Xyzzy · 2015-12-21, 23:04

We (vaguely) remember setting "nomodeset" in the boot string to work around certain video cards. It's worth a try.

chris2be8 · 2015-12-22, 16:51

My first step would be to check the system is actually booting off the DVD. Eg see what happens if you try to boot without anything in the drive. That should do something different. If not check the BIOS is configured to try the drive first.

My next step would be to try another live DVD or CD. If it boots OK that suggests the drive is OK.

Testing the DVD in another computer would be a good idea if you have access to one (or a friend willing to test it for you).

I've recently installed Linux on a new system off a USB DVD drive so I know it can be done. I used OpenSuSE 13.2 though.

HTH

Chris

2015-12-21, 20:44	#1
wildrabbitt Jul 2014 111000010₂ Posts	installation of OS trouble Trying to install ubuntu but everytime I boot up with a USBDVD disc I get CANNOT FIND LIVEFILESYSTEM despite having a HD plugged in and whirring. Clues, advice, guidance please?

2015-12-22, 16:51	#6
chris2be8 Sep 2009 100110110000₂ Posts	My first step would be to check the system is actually booting off the DVD. Eg see what happens if you try to boot without anything in the drive. That should do something different. If not check the BIOS is configured to try the drive first. My next step would be to try another live DVD or CD. If it boots OK that suggests the drive is OK. Testing the DVD in another computer would be a good idea if you have access to one (or a friend willing to test it for you). I've recently installed Linux on a new system off a USB DVD drive so I know it can be done. I used OpenSuSE 13.2 though. HTH Chris Last fiddled with by chris2be8 on 2015-12-22 at 16:54 Reason: Note I have done it.

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2015-12-21, 20:53	#2
Xyzzy Aug 2002 2×43×101 Posts	Attach the output from "dmesg" here. (Run this from a console. Maybe use Pastebin because it is going to be long.) Edit: Not finding a "LIVEFILESYSTEM" might mean the image is not working right. How far does boot up? (The DVD is the "LIVEFILESYSTEM", not the HD.)

2015-12-21, 21:11	#3
wildrabbitt Jul 2014 2·3²·5² Posts	Thanks. How far does it boot up? The ubuntu logo comes up. The five dots come up. Then a black screen. I'll try cleaning the CD.

2015-12-21, 21:15	#4
Mark Rose "/X\(‘-‘)/X\" Jan 2013 https://pedan.tech/ 3,203 Posts	When you boot, there should be an option to verify the installation media. Try holding down the shift key during boot if you don't see a menu.

2015-12-21, 23:04	#5
Xyzzy Aug 2002 2×43×101 Posts	We (vaguely) remember setting "nomodeset" in the boot string to work around certain video cards. It's worth a try.