[Bug 147250] Re: Alternate install CD (both x86, AMD64) not booting on HP NX6325

[Christopher M. Penalver]

Christian Wolf, this bug was reported a while ago and there hasn't been
any activity in it recently. We were wondering if this is still an issue
with the HP NX6325? Can you try with the latest development release of
Ubuntu? ISO CD images are available from
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/ .

If it remains an issue, could you run the following command in the
development release from a Terminal
(Applications->Accessories->Terminal). It will automatically gather and
attach updated debug information to this report.

apport-collect -p linux <replace-with-bug-number>

Also, if you could test the latest upstream kernel available that would
be great. It will allow additional upstream developers to examine the
issue. Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please do
not test the kernel in the daily folder, but the one all the way at the
bottom. Once you've tested the upstream kernel, please remove the
'needs-upstream-testing' tag. This can be done by clicking on the yellow
pencil icon next to the tag located at the bottom of the bug description
and deleting the 'needs-upstream-testing' text. As well, please comment
on which kernel version specifically you tested.

If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following
tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'.

If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag:
'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'.

If you are unable to test the mainline kernel, for example it will not
boot, please add the tag: 'kernel-unable-to-test-upstream', and comment
as to why specifically you were unable to test it.

Please let us know your results. Thanks in advance.

** Summary changed:

- Alternate install CD (both x86, AMD64) not booting on HP NX6325, HP 6510b and HP 2510p
+ Alternate install CD (both x86, AMD64) not booting on HP NX6325

** No longer affects: linux-source-2.6.22 (Ubuntu)

** No longer affects: debian-installer (Ubuntu)

** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
       Status: Confirmed => Incomplete

** Tags added: needs-upstream-testing

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Title:
  Alternate install CD (both x86, AMD64) not booting on HP NX6325

Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete
Status in Debian GNU/Linux:
  Fix Released

Bug description:
  The x86 as well as the AMD64 alternate installation CD stops booting
  immediately after the kernel is being loaded (when switching the
  screen). So if I remove "quiet" from the kernel parameters, I see all
  the kernel messages, but immediately after that the screen goes black.
  The system only responds to Ctrl-Alt-Del works, terminal windows are
  not active.

  I tried several "typical" laptop kernel parameters but that did not
  help.

  The problem exists for the Beta CD set as well the following daily
  builds. I had no problem with the daily builds before September 24,
  2007. Installed systems seem also still to work, also the LiveCD does
  boot (well at least until Gnome gets started, but this is another
  bug).

  I guess it might be related to a problem with the initrd and/or the
  framebuffer.  Media are ok as I tested them on a different system
  without this problem.

  Funny thing is: When I ask for the CD being tested, that seems to
  work, there is some HD/CD-activity. However, the screen also remains
  black.

  Overview on the HP NX6325 specs: 
  https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HPNX6325?highlight=%28hpnx6325%29

  Details of lshw:
  http://vale.homelinux.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/myhpnx6325.html
  --------------
  Description modified by Hans Deragon, to reflect current status.

  Currently this occurs also with the HP 6510b and HP 2510p using Hardy
  Heron 08.04 Alpha 6 Alternate install CD.  Both of these systems have
  an Intel GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphic Controller.

  There is a workaround.  On the main menu, press "F6 Other Options",
  replace "quiet --" with "fb=false" and try it.  The bug seams to be
  with the framebuffer, thus disabling it get the installer displayed.

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