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.
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?