Linux - NewbieThis Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
I have a HP pavilion 751n desktop computer and I accessed the BIOS to change the boot order to have the CD-ROM boot first. Right now my boot order is:
1. ATAPI CD-ROM (Samsung DVD-ROM)
2. Removable Device (Legacy floppy)
3. IDE Hard Drive ( Samsung Hard drive)
4. Other Boot Device.
But, whenever I try to run the burned DVD with Linux my computer first goes to a screen with a flashing line in the top right then goes right to the windows splash screen.
I used Nero 8 to burn the iso onto the DVD, but I used Data Burning. Recently, I found out that you can go to Nero Essentials and then choose Data DVD. Could the problem have something to do with the way I burned the DVD?
It does indeed sound like a bad burn. Try burning the .iso again, try limiting the burn speed to 4x (or the slowest available option). Also check the downloaded .iso is not corrupted before doing the burn.
It does indeed sound like a bad burn. Try burning the .iso again, try limiting the burn speed to 4x (or the slowest available option). Also check the downloaded .iso is not corrupted before doing the burn.
To check if the .iso is not corrupted before the burn should I just scan it with Windows Live OneCare?
Also,how do I limit the burn speed to 4x and how do I make sure I'm just burning the .iso in Nero 8?
"To check if the .iso is not corrupted before the burn" - No. You need to calculate the MD5 sum of the ISO, and compare it with the actual MD5 sum. The actual MD5 sums should be available from the Ubuntu download page. Google Windows MD5 sum if you need help with this.
I used the Nero Infotool to check the write and read speed and the read speed is 24x but can go as low as 4x but the write speed is only 24x and no other options. Can I still change the burn speed?
Also, the dvd I am using is a DVD +R DL. Could this be contributing to the problem? Is the dual layer dvd not compatible with my HP Pavilion 751n desktop computer?
I have a HP pavilion 751n desktop computer and I accessed the BIOS to change the boot order to have the CD-ROM boot first. Right now my boot order is:
1. ATAPI CD-ROM (Samsung DVD-ROM)
2. Removable Device (Legacy floppy)
3. IDE Hard Drive ( Samsung Hard drive)
4. Other Boot Device.
But, whenever I try to run the burned DVD with Linux my computer first goes to a screen with a flashing line in the top right then goes right to the windows splash screen.
I used Nero 8 to burn the iso onto the DVD, but I used Data Burning. Recently, I found out that you can go to Nero Essentials and then choose Data DVD. Could the problem have something to do with the way I burned the DVD?
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.