hi all,
I've just received a very singolar error message:

Problem in usplash

The problem cannot be reported:

The crash happened in the firmware of the computer ("BIOS"), which cannot be influenced by the operating system.


is there anyone could explain what should be happened to my PC?
I'm a Ubuntu 8.10 user, now I'm testing the very updated last Intrepid beta release.
my kernel is: 2.6.27-6-generic
and my Gnome version is 2.24.0


maiden2

Without a great deal more information ... frankly ... "no."

How can we help?

More info please so that we can help you.

please could you suggest me what kind of information should I give you to let you better understand my system crash?

You can try removing the CMOS battery that holds the data for your BIOS. Give it a minute and then re-install the battery. You would have to re-initialize your options of course.

Odd. What kind of board and bios?

sorry, because of my little experience, I don't know if there are any way to know what kind of board and bios, with Ubuntu. Are there any "admin"applications to check for those details? or I need to enter into the BIOS to find the version I'm using, and open the desktop case, to look at what type of motherboard I'm using?

thanks

From terminal type
It will tell you everything your BIOS knows about including your board.

Go here for a more in depth explanation:
http://www.nongnu.org/dmidecode/

a simple uninstall and reinstall thru synaptic can solve your problem

Debian

here is my config:

SMBIOS 2.4 present.
45 structures occupying 1341 bytes.
Table at 0x000F0000.

Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 24 bytes
BIOS Information
Vendor: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Version: R01-A4
Release Date: 09/24/2007
Address: 0xE0000
Runtime Size: 128 kB
ROM Size: 512 kB
Characteristics:
ISA is supported
PCI is supported
PNP is supported
APM is supported
BIOS is upgradeable
BIOS shadowing is allowed
Boot from CD is supported
Selectable boot is supported
BIOS ROM is socketed
EDD is supported
5.25"/360 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
5.25"/1.2 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/720 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/2.88 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
Print screen service is supported (int 5h)
8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
Serial services are supported (int 14h)
Printer services are supported (int 17h)
CGA/mono video services are supported (int 10h)
ACPI is supported
USB legacy is supported
AGP is supported
LS-120 boot is supported
ATAPI Zip drive boot is supported
BIOS boot specification is supported
Targeted content distribution is supported

Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 27 bytes
System Information
Manufacturer: Acer
Product Name: Aspire M3610
Version: R01-A4
Serial Number: 925DB7IIHP742063362701
UUID: 001D9228-AEFD-2007-1016-203434000000
Wake-up Type: Power Switch
SKU Number:
Family:

Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 8 bytes
Base Board Information
Manufacturer: Acer
Product Name: MRS600M
Version:
Serial Number:

Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 21 bytes
Chassis Information
Manufacturer: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Type: Desktop
Lock: Not Present
Version: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Serial Number: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Asset Tag: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Boot-up State: Safe
Power Supply State: Safe
Thermal State: Safe
Security Status: None
OEM Information: 0x00000000
Height: Unspecified
Number Of Power Cords: 1
Contained Elements: 0

Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 35 bytes
Processor Information
Socket Designation: Socket 775
Type: Central Processor
Family: Other
Manufacturer: Intel
ID: FD 06 00 00 FF FB EB BF
Version: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo
Voltage: 1.2 V
External Clock: 200 MHz
Max Speed: 3600 MHz
Current Speed: 2200 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled
Upgrade: ZIF Socket
L1 Cache Handle: 0x000A
L2 Cache Handle: 0x000B
L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
Serial Number:
Asset Tag:
Part Number:

Handle 0x0005, DMI type 5, 24 bytes
Memory Controller Information
Error Detecting Method: None
Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Supported Interleave: One-way Interleave
Current Interleave: One-way Interleave
Maximum Memory Module Size: 2048 MB
Maximum Total Memory Size: 8192 MB
Supported Speeds:
70 ns
60 ns
Supported Memory Types:
Standard
EDO
Memory Module Voltage: 5.0 V
Associated Memory Slots: 4
0x0006
0x0007
0x0008
0x0009
Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities: None

Handle 0x0006, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: A0
Bank Connections: 0
Current Speed: 48 ns
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 512 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 512 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK

Handle 0x0007, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: A1
Bank Connections: None
Current Speed: 48 ns
Type: Unknown
Installed Size: Not Installed
Enabled Size: Not Installed
Error Status: OK

Handle 0x0008, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: A2
Bank Connections: 4
Current Speed: 48 ns
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 512 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 512 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK

Handle 0x0009, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: A3
Bank Connections: None
Current Speed: 48 ns
Type: Unknown
Installed Size: Not Installed
Enabled Size: Not Installed
Error Status: OK

Handle 0x000A, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: Internal Cache
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 32 KB
Maximum Size: 32 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Synchronous
Installed SRAM Type: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Error Correction Type: Unknown
System Type: Unknown
Associativity: Unknown

Handle 0x000B, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: External Cache
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: External
Installed Size: 0 KB
Maximum Size: 0 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Synchronous
Installed SRAM Type: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Error Correction Type: Unknown
System Type: Unknown
Associativity: Unknown

Handle 0x000C, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: PRIMARY IDE
Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other

Handle 0x000D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: SECONDARY IDE
Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other

Handle 0x000E, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: FDD
Internal Connector Type: On Board Floppy
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: 8251 FIFO Compatible

Handle 0x000F, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: COM1
Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator:
External Connector Type: DB-9 male
Port Type: Serial Port 16450 Compatible

Handle 0x0010, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: COM2
Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator:
External Connector Type: DB-9 male
Port Type: Serial Port 16450 Compatible

Handle 0x0011, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: LPT1
Internal Connector Type: DB-25 female
External Reference Designator:
External Connector Type: DB-25 female
Port Type: Parallel Port ECP/EPP

Handle 0x0012, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Keyboard
Internal Connector Type: PS/2
External Reference Designator:
External Connector Type: PS/2
Port Type: Keyboard Port

Handle 0x0013, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: PS/2 Mouse
Internal Connector Type: PS/2
External Reference Designator:
External Connector Type: PS/2
Port Type: Mouse Port

Handle 0x0014, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB0
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x0015, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB1
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x0016, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB2
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x0017, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB3
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x0018, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB4
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x0019, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB5
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x001A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB6
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x001B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB7
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x001C, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB8
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x001D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB9
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: USB

Handle 0x001E, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: PCI0
Type: 32-bit PCI Express
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Long
ID: 1
Characteristics:
5.0 V is provided
PME signal is supported

Handle 0x001F, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: PCI1
Type: 32-bit PCI
Current Usage: Available
Length: Long
ID: 2
Characteristics:
5.0 V is provided
PME signal is supported

Handle 0x0020, DMI type 13, 22 bytes
BIOS Language Information
Installable Languages: 3
n|US|iso8859-1
n|US|iso8859-1
r|CA|iso8859-1
Currently Installed Language: n|US|iso8859-1

Handle 0x0021, DMI type 16, 15 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 4 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 4

Handle 0x0022, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0021
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 512 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: A0
Bank Locator: Bank0/1
Type: DDR2
Type Detail: None
Speed: 667 MHz (1.5 ns)
Manufacturer: None
Serial Number: None
Asset Tag: None
Part Number: None

Handle 0x0023, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0021
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: A1
Bank Locator: Bank2/3
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: None
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: None
Serial Number: None
Asset Tag: None
Part Number: None

Handle 0x0024, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0021
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 512 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: A2
Bank Locator: Bank4/5
Type: DDR2
Type Detail: None
Speed: 667 MHz (1.5 ns)
Manufacturer: None
Serial Number: None
Asset Tag: None
Part Number: None

Handle 0x0025, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0021
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: A3
Bank Locator: Bank6/7
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: None
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: None
Serial Number: None
Asset Tag: None
Part Number: None

Handle 0x0026, DMI type 19, 15 bytes
Memory Array Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x0003FFFFFFF
Range Size: 1 GB
Physical Array Handle: 0x0021
Partition Width: 0

Handle 0x0027, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x0001FFFFFFF
Range Size: 512 MB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0022
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0026
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x0028, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x000000003FF
Range Size: 1 kB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0023
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0026
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x0029, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00020000000
Ending Address: 0x0003FFFFFFF
Range Size: 512 MB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0024
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0026
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x002A, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x000000003FF
Range Size: 1 kB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0025
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0026
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x002B, DMI type 32, 11 bytes
System Boot Information
Status: No errors detected