Installation Issue...

[0siris]

Hey guys, Im trying to install latest Ubuntu onto my new comp, however it does not seem to be working, if I try installing it the kernel load bar will finish, then it will just sit on a black screen, If I try running it without installing then it will just show a black screen with a flashing _ in top left corner.

Comp Specs:
Intel 2 Quad Q6600
nVidia 9500GT
2G Ram
750Gb HDD
Asus P5Q IP45 MotherBoard.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance
Trev

[meindian523]

Did you check your CD for errors?

[0siris]

there shouldn't be as it is a fresh cd, but no, i haven't tried that yet.

//Edit
The check disc feature just hangs on a black screen with a _ aswell

[wpshooter]

Have you tried to install using the SAFE GRAPHICS mode parameter ?

If that does not work, then download, burn and attempt to install from the ALTERNATE (text based) CD version of Ubuntu.

[0siris]

Tried, and failed, it looks like the installer is crashing on the black screen, as the keyboard is not responding (pressing num/caps does not cause the light on it to change)

[meindian523]

Did you try the alternate CD?Did you md5sum check the ISO before burning?Did you burn at the slowest speed possible?

[0siris]

Not tried the alternative CD, I didnt md5 it, and It was written at the highest speed I can, but I have used the disc to install it on my laptop fine, so I shouldn't think there was a problem with it then.