[syslinux] Problems with Acer netbook freezing on syslinux bootup
François Laverdure
city_design at progression.net
Wed Dec 5 13:49:16 PST 2012
Hi!
I'm not a programmer, so I will try and be as clear as I can.
I currently have an Acer Aspire One which has issues with syslinux 4.06
When I try and make a usb bootable install key using common automated
programs under windows (Universal USB installer from Pendrivelinux, LiLi
and unetbootin), they all fail when booted on the netbook.
Now, I know it's an issue with syslinux for many reasons. All I get to
see is the syslinux 4.06 EDD header and then everything freezes except
the power button.
So I got different versions of syslinux and re-did the MBR like said in
the wiki page.
I had to downgrade to version 4.03 in order to get ubuntu installed.
I'm happy that it worked, but I also know this is not normal behavior so
I joined the mailing list in order to help bring back compatibility.
Here are details of the machine. I hope this is going to be of some help.
Acer Aspire One Netbook AOA150
Insyde H2O Bios 3.5
Intel Atom N270 (single core) 1.6ghz
VGA Bios Intel V 1585
Acer bios version 0.3310
If you need more information, I will gladly help.
Thanks
François
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