Toshiba laptop Satellite 1110 + RedHat8.0 = PROBLEM !!!

I tried to install subj, but had no luck. It freezes while Initialising PC Card Devices. Nothing helps. Tried noprobe, text, etc. Still the same.

Laptop spec.

http://www.computers.toshiba.co.uk/c...8&DISC_MODEL=0

Processor

* type : Mobile Intel® Celeron™ Processor
* clock speed : 1.5 GHz
* 2nd level cache : 256 KB

System memory

* standard : 256 MB
* maximum expandability : 512 MB
* technology : DDR RAM

Hard disk

* capacity : 20 GB
* certification : S.M.A.R.T.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

* maximum speed : 24-speed CD-ROM, 8-speed CD-R, 8-speed CD-RW, 8-speed DVD

Diskette drive

* type : fixed internal
* media supported : 3.5"
* storage capacity : 1.44 MB

Display

* size : 14.1 "
* type : TFT active matrix colour display

Graphics adaptor

* manufacturer : ATI
* type : MOBILITY™ RADEON™
* memory : 16 MB
* memory type : DDR Video RAM
* graphics accelerator : 32 bit
* connected bus : AGP bus

Battery

* technology : lithium-ion
* maximum life : up to 2.0 hours

AC adaptor

* input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage

Interfaces

* 1 x headphone
* 1 x DC-in
* 1 x external monitor
* 1 x RJ-11
* 1 x RJ-45
* 1 x parallel
* 1 x TV-out (s-video)
* 3 x USB
* 1 x external microphone

Expansion

* 2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
* type : 2 x PC Card Type II or 1 x PC Card Type III

Wired communication

* topology : international V.90 modem
* speed : 56 Kbps data (V.90); 14.4 Kbps fax (V.17)
* topology : Ethernet LAN
* speed : 10/100 Base-TX

Sound system

* supported audio format : 16-bit stereo, SoundBlaster Pro compatible
* supported sound standards : MIDI & 3D sound support
* speakers : built-in stereo speakers

Keyboard

* keys : 86
* Windows keys : 2
* number of cursor keys : 8
* inlaid numeric keypad : inlaid
* Hot Keys : 4

Physical dimensions

* W x D x H : 322 x 277 x 36(front) / 38.5 (back) mm
* weight : 3.16 kg

Pointing device

* type : Touch Pad

Warranty

* 1-year international warranty

Bundled hardware

* AC adaptor
* AC Power Cable

Bundled software

* Toshiba utilities and drivers
* on-line user's and modem manual
* Microsoft Works® 6.0
* Windows® XP Home Edition
* WinDVD™
* Drag'n Drop CD

Any comments.
thanks

please, any ideas

I have Red Hat 8.0 running on my Toshiba Satellite 2045. I only ran into a few minor problems and since my model is more current then yours I don't see why it is not working. How did you get the Red Hat cd's? Did you download the ISO's or did you buy the disks? Maybe you have some sort of corruption on one of your images.

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/ is a pretty good site for getting linux to work on laptops.

OK, I had exactly the same problem with redhat 8 and my Satellite 1110 Z14. When you put the cd in and grub comes up, you need to use the command:
"linux nopcmcia nousb"

This is the only way that ive been able to get it to install. After its all installed, you need to boot into single user mode and turn off pcmcia. Im still working on compiling working pcmcia support into it but will post back here with what i find out.

So how do you turn off PCMCIA in single mode? I tried moving the S24pcmcia files out of etc/rc?.d; is there a better way? Also, is there some way to get USB storage devices to work after that "nousb" installation option?

Your question was posted 3 months ago and you've likely found a solution...but in the interest of those who may come across this thread and have the same problem...there is a solution posted at the following url:

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...003/07/2/67703