Ubuntu will not boot. Busybox (initramfs)

[Kirk Batzer]

Ubuntu will not boot at all  Goes to Busybox.  Trial or attempt to install
same issue. 
Ubuntu version 8.04.1
Hardware - motherboard Asus P5Q Delux.  Latest BIOS from ASUS
Hard drive: SATA - 5 Segate 750 Baracuda drives
SATA drives configured in BIOS as IDE Compatable.  Tried IDE Enhanced.  No
change
4GB RAM
I'm trying to start the Trial version without the install.  It goes to
Busybox
Tried burning multiple CDs.  No Change.
 
Machine will run fine with Win Server 2003 installed on 1st SATA Drive.
 
Any other help would be appreciated   
 
 
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From: ubuntu-users-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
[mailto:ubuntu-users-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Mohammed Habib
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:50 AM
To: Ubuntu user technical support,not for general discussions
Cc: Kirk Batzer
Subject: Re: Ubuntu will not boot. Busybox (initramfs)


What version of Ubuntu did you use?
What is your hardware configuration?

Habib


On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM, Kirk Batzer <kbatzer at earthlink.net> wrote:


I'm trying to boot from the CD in trial mode.   Keep getting busybox 
When I try to install.I get the same thing. 


Ubuntu will not boot: 

Busybox v1.1.3 bebian 1:1.1.3-5 ubuntu 
(initramfs) 


Tried looking at the ubunto help pages. No luck. 


Any help will be appreciated. 

Kirk 


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