Cannot install ubuntu 14.10 x64 on my old desktop PC

[Roey_Peretz]

Hi,

When I try to install it from a USB device it passes the selection screen and crashes at the installation from the LiveOS (RAM).
When I try to install it from a CD it doesn't even gets to the selection screen.

I try to install it side by side with windows 7 x64.
Attached are the complete hardware specifications and screener from a crash boot from CD.

THNX
Roey

[mikewhatever]

Why the spec.zip? Can't you just post the specs in the original?

[Bucky Ball]

Welcome. You have created free space to install it to? If you need to shrink the Win partition, do that with the Win tool in Win 7, NOT with Gparted in the Live boot of Ubuntu.

[Roey_Peretz]

Alright, Here is the summary:

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9.11.9600.17207
DirectX DirectX 11.0
Computer Name DVIR-PC
User Name Dvir
Logon Domain Dvir-PC
Date / Time 2002-01-09 / 13:46

Motherboard:
CPU Type DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 4200+
Motherboard Name Asus A8N-VM CSM (2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA GeForce 6150, AMD Hammer
System Memory 3008 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
DIMM1: Corsair XMS CMX512-3200C2 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM2: Corsair XMS CMX512-3200C2 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM3: Kingston K 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz)
DIMM4: Kingston K 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz)
BIOS Type AMI (10/05/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter RADEON X800 GT (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) (256 MB)
Video Adapter RADEON X800 GT (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) (256 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon X800 GT PCI-E (R423)
Monitor Samsung SyncMaster 2243BW/2243BWX/MagicSyncMaster CX2243BW/CX2243BWX (Digital) [22" LCD] (HVLQ203757)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Analog Devices AD1986A @ nVIDIA nForce 430 (MCP51) - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Storage Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
Storage Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
Storage Controller Virtual CloneDrive
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro USB Device (979 MB, USB)
Disk Drive WDC WD16 00JS-00MHB0 SCSI Disk Device (160 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Optical Drive ELBY CLONEDRIVE SCSI CdRom Device (Virtual CD-ROM)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NS95 SCSI CdRom Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x, DVD+RW:24x/8x, DVD-RW:24x/6x, DVD-RAM:5x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/24x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 31023 MB (10832 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 118.2 GB (88.2 GB free)
Total Size 148.5 GB (98.7 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse HID-compliant mouse

Network:
Primary IP Address 127.0.0.1
Primary MAC Address 00-19-5B-73-B8-B4
Network Adapter D-Link AirPremier DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter

Peripherals:
FireWire Controller VIA VT6307 Fire IIM IEEE1394 Host Controller (PHY: VIA VT6307)
USB1 Controller nVIDIA nForce 430 (MCP51) - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
USB2 Controller nVIDIA nForce 430 (MCP51) - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
DMI BIOS Version 0403
DMI System Manufacturer System manufacturer
DMI System Product System Product Name
DMI System Version System Version
DMI System Serial Number System Serial Number
DMI System UUID 00020003-00040005-00060007-00080009
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
DMI Motherboard Product A8N-VM CSM
DMI Motherboard Version Rev 1.xx
DMI Motherboard Serial Number MB-1234567890
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Chassis Manufacture
DMI Chassis Version Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number Chassis Serial Number
DMI Chassis Asset Tag Asset-1234567890
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

THNX

[mörgæs]

You didn't answer the question in post 3.
When you have the space available I recommend X/Lubuntu in stead of Ubuntu for this hardware.

[Roey_Peretz]

You didn't answer the question in post 3.
When you have the space available I recommend X/Lubuntu in stead of Ubuntu for this hardware.
Hi,

I didn't saw it.
I'll try creating a 10GB partition for Ubuntu.
Why X/Lubuntu? What is it?

TNX M8

[Dennis N]

10 GB is hardly enough for an install, and leaves little room for additions. With 98 GB free, 25 GB would be more satisfactory. Your decision, of course.
Xubuntu and Lubuntu are distros based on Ubuntu which use two other desktop environments which are different from Unity.

[Bucky Ball]

Xubuntu and Lubuntu are both lighter and less resource hungry than the regular Ubuntu. Better for lower spec or older hardware. ;)