installing 10.1, kernel panic problem
 

hi, im new to linux and im trying to install mandrake 10.1
but, while installing i get a "kernel panic"

<0>Kernel panic: Attempted to kill the idle task!
In idle task -- not syncing


ive heard it could be a RAM problem or a problem with some of the hardware i have, maybe my wireless card

if anyone knows it would be great if u could help

i searched the forum and found a few other instances but really no answers

thanks