New Kubuntu install kernel panicing

[Dotan Cohen]

> I hope you mean 512 MB..:-) That should be enough. I take it you do have
> some swap space as well?
>

Yes, 512 MB. Sorry! There is 2GB swap space.


>> I suspected a RAM problem, but memtest
>> found nothing. There does not seem to be anything relevant in any
>> logs, and the machine is not overheating.
>
> With unstable hardware the things I usually check for are:
> Memory test - you've done that
> Check all internal connections - drive cables, PCI cards properly seated, all
> motherboard connectors

Yes, I reseated everything. I would usually even swap out the IDE
ribbon, but I don't have another one here.


> Are you using any proprietary drivers (eg nvidia)? Does the panic still happen
> if you use the OSS driver?

All FOSS drivers.


> Look for a BIOS update
>

Thanks, I will look for one.

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