cannyej
September 11th, 2009, 06:52 AM
I just bought an HP mini 2140 having read that it worked well for installing the Ubuntu remix. The computer comes with XP preinstalled. I would prefer a dual boot if possible, but would be happy to settle for just Ubuntu.
I have created a bootable USB drive. I have successfully booted from the USB on my MacBook Pro, however, it does not work on the HP.
When I turn the computer on, I press F9 to select a boot disk. It takes me to a menu where I can select the computer hard drive or the USB disk. When I select the USB, the screen goes blank, and nothing happens from then on.
I have tried pressing some keys. Eventually they make a beeping sound every time I press one, but nothing else happens. There is no cursor.
I have tried going into the BIOS settings and changing a few things, but nothing has worked so far. In response to another post on the forum, I tried disabling the dual core processing, but that did not work.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)
I have created a bootable USB drive. I have successfully booted from the USB on my MacBook Pro, however, it does not work on the HP.
When I turn the computer on, I press F9 to select a boot disk. It takes me to a menu where I can select the computer hard drive or the USB disk. When I select the USB, the screen goes blank, and nothing happens from then on.
I have tried pressing some keys. Eventually they make a beeping sound every time I press one, but nothing else happens. There is no cursor.
I have tried going into the BIOS settings and changing a few things, but nothing has worked so far. In response to another post on the forum, I tried disabling the dual core processing, but that did not work.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)