new computer, ubuntu won't boot

[iamah]

Hi, I got this new computer, and for the first time in a long time I can't boot into a live cd...

I get Busybox, (initramfs)... Is there a workaround?

The hardware:
XFX nforce 750a SLI
amd x2 5200
ECS geforce 9800gt
dual ddr2 800 kingston

:confused:

[iamah]

well, its not solved but I found another thread, altough I couldnt find a solution... I have 1 sata hd and 1 sata dvd

[zekica]

Can you try setting sata in bios to work in compatibility mode? You may have a new sata controller which is not yet supported in ubuntu.


You can also download a beta version of ubuntu 8.10, and see if it works without changes in your bios. However, it is not recommended to install a beta version as it may crash with updates.

[Rorke]

you could like the thread, then I could find it too!

[iamah]

This worked for me
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=4809508#post4809508
well, I could run the cd and install, but when running from hd i got busybox again... i think its just a matter of finding where to speify those options

[Arthur Millar]

sata hdd + ide DVD/RW
I set my ide settings to legacy IDE
slave setting did'nt matter