error installing Linux

aktlikeseggs · 04-23-2004, 09:02 AM

I installed MandrakeLinux 9.2 on my computer. It worked fine but when i boot up Linux it loads until it gets to Boot or Load (i forgot which it says) pcmcia. then it just stops, i let it stay there for about 7 hours and it didnt move. So does anyone have any advice or know what to do. thanks in advanced.
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AutOPSY · 04-23-2004, 09:21 AM

disable it.

reinstall if you have to without any pcmcia support.
unless you are on a laptop.

aktlikeseggs · 04-23-2004, 03:14 PM

im on a laptop, i tried reinstalling it without 3D acceleration but it is still doing the same thing. IS there neway to turn off pcmcia even though im on a laptop?

ViNsAniTy · 04-23-2004, 03:15 PM

if you aren't goign to use it anyways you might be able to choose not to install that module...

aktlikeseggs · 04-23-2004, 03:38 PM

how do i turn it off, its no big deal if i have to reinstall it. Actually i dont even know what pcmcia is so if you could tell me what it is i could tell you if im going to use it.

aktlikeseggs · 04-23-2004, 03:47 PM

ok i know what it is, no im not going to use any pc cards, so does anyone no how to turn it off or disable it

ViNsAniTy · 04-23-2004, 04:04 PM

hmmmm...It's a kernel module option and when you rebuild the kernel you can turn that off....I'm not sure if they give you that option when drake is initially installed though...I don't quite remember...

aktlikeseggs · 04-23-2004, 05:18 PM

i reinstalled it and i didnt see any options to turn it off, it just goes into a screen that says its setting up PCMCIA and it doesnt let you do anything to stop it. So anyother ideas you guys