Comment 12 for bug 123055

On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 12:45 AM, Martin Mai <email address hidden> wrote:

> We were wondering if this is still an issue for you. Can you try with
> the latest Ubuntu release? Thanks in advance.
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> ** Changed in: debian-installer (Ubuntu)
> Status: New => Incomplete
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> OEM install Ubuntu hangs @ 91% (setting up Linux-generic)
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/123055
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Hi,

Whilst not able to test on the original hardware, I have installed 8.10 x64
on to a number of systems and not encountered this problem with new hardware
less than 12-months old. I also am a member of the Linux Format (
www.linuxformat.co.uk - user=ollie) and have answered similar queries from
new users being unable to continue installations. BIOS upgrades have always
enabled the x64 installs to proceed.

It is a strange, random bug that seems to be fixed if the BIOS is updated
from those installed on motherboards built around 18 - 24 months ago. It may
just be worth a small note in the installation "readme" that BIOS updates
can fix x64 installation hangs.

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Regards,

Steve
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