Install freezes.

[Korbit]

Im trying to install Ubuntu on my desktop.
Ive tried both 8.04 32-bit and 8.10 64bit.
Both are the cd distributions, not dvd.

When I boot from the CD I choose install, but after loading it freezes while loading the first dialog box.

Im running an AMD Athlon64x2 3800+ (939 version)
Asus A8N SLI premium
1.5gb ram
EVGA Geforece 7800 GT
2 19 inch lcd monitors


The initial menu shows up fine on both monitors, but after choosing install the 2nd monitor glitches out and stops working. Should I try running the installer with only 1 monitor attached?

[Svensk023]

The fact that youre booting from a cd can cause some irregularities with dual monitors. If it bothers you, then yes disconnect your second monitor, but does the dialogue box freeze on both or only one monitor?

[Korbit]

The 2nd monitor stops working before the dialog comes up. All I get of the dialog is the gray box. No text, no buttons.

[Svensk023]

Try running the install in "safe graphics mode." At the installation disc boot menu, hit "F4" and select "safe graphics mode" and then run the install.

I have had problems where the install menu couldnt detect my screen resolution or I have also had it where I would get alot of screen tearing. But when using the safe graphics install method always solves my problem.

try it, and let me know how it works out!