Strange Hanging on First boot, Config Kernel Paramaters, FC3

LinuxFox · 03-06-2005, 08:12 PM

I'm trying a first boot on my project machine using FC3 and it constantly hangs when it goes to configure the kernel paramaters. There are no error messages, it just stops...

Specs:
Dell Dimension XPS D333
Pentium 2 MMX 333 MHz
128 MB RAM
3DLabps Graphics
Creative Soundblaster (Or compatible [I think]) sound card

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

fancypiper · 03-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Where does it stop? What is the last message seen?

LinuxFox · 03-06-2005, 09:19 PM

The Last startup message it displays is:

Code:

Configuring Kernel Paramaters:

Than it just hangs.

fancypiper · 03-06-2005, 09:35 PM

What kernel did you select when you installed? Was it the proper one for your CPU?

LinuxFox · 03-06-2005, 10:00 PM

Err... Used the Graphical Install System. I dontt think It prompted me to choose a kernel...

I'm still very much a newbie. Trying to find a distro I like.

fancypiper · 03-06-2005, 10:16 PM

Have you checked the Fedora News site for any hints?

# Red Hat & Fedora links
FedoraNEWS.ORG
The Fedora HOWTO explains the different software managers.
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm
ATrpms - installation instructions
Fedora Core 1 Tips and Tricks
Fedora Core 2 Tips and Tricks
Fedora Core 3 Tips and Tricks
apt, yum, and up2date repository settings (configuration files) for Fedora Core 3
# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

LinuxFox · 03-06-2005, 10:44 PM

That would be an Ideal Place to start. I'll have a closer look tomorrow. Need sleep... Morning classes are too early...