On Tue, 5 May 2020 at 11:23, Robert Moskowitz <rgm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I downloaded the F32 Server netinstall CD.
I wanted a F32 Workstation netinstall, but I could not find one. :(
The system is a Lenovo x140e that I got used on ebay with no HD and only
4GB memory. I pulled an SSD that had F28 on it and added 4GB memory.
this system will not boot as is.
At my former work I sometimes needed a laptop for some simple task. There
were usually several old unloved and unwanted laptops sitting around, but
the first step was to run a memory test. While that was running I could google
for reports from users who had installed linux on that model, BIOS updates
and diagnostics from the vendor, etc. On models where it wasn't too difficult
I would to open the case to clean dust off heatsinks, reseat connectors and
memory, and check for damaged components.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D68fAx4eSns shows how to open the
case.
Some laptop models had well-known failure modes, some with easy workarounds,
others not repairable. The advantage of modern manufacturing is that many
problems are very reproducible across a particular model.
I put the CD in a USB DVD/CD device, turn on the computer, press F12 for
boot menu and select the CD.
I get the Install 32 or check media option and select Install.
After a bit of time it goes back to the system boot message offering to
start F28 (which won't work anyway).
What do I do to figure out what is wrong?
I pulled an old Lenovo x120e and did the same start up. I got into the
install menu for F32, so I don't think it is the CD media.
any one have experience with the x140e? Anyone can give me some
suggestions?
George N. White III
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