[ubuntu-za] Kernel panic - 12.10 on Dell GX520

[Wesley Werner]

Hi Robin,

I'd like to suggest you do a firmware update on that machine, start at
http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/za/en/zadhs1/Product/optiplex-gx520

The last update was in 2006/12/05 version A11, see if you can
determine if yours needs updating.

Good luck!

On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Robin Bownes <robin at bownes.co.za> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm close to my wit's end with this problem, I hope someone can help.
>
> I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.10 (64 bit) on a recently acquired,
> small-form-factor Dell GX520 (Dual-core Intel, 1GB RAM). I have been unable
> to even get the installation to run through completely before being kicked
> out to a screen full of text (looks like considerably more than one screen's
> worth), the last lines of which, mention "kernel panic".
>
> I've Googled this and have seen a few others that have experienced similar
> problems, but have seen no solutions.
>
> Help please - simple as possible please, preferably with explanation. (for
> my learning curve)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Robin
>
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