[Solved] LMDE freezes on install : Samsung Series 7 Chronos
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:31 am
After a week of trying, I was able to install LMDE on a Samsung Series 7 Chronos with the i7 ivybridge processor. In the beginning, every time I tried to install, it would freeze on the "copying files". It never had a specific place but would randomly freeze at the beginning, middle, or even toward the end. I tried "nomodeset" that I had read in the forums as well as removing live-installer-slideshow. Each time to no avail. After using the wifi connection to install, I finally decided to plug it in to the router. So, after loads of trying, here is all I did to install:
1. Make sure that the internet is wired not wifi. (don't know if this was an issue, but it is one thing I changed for success)
2. When the initial boot countdown start, hit down key (or any key?) to bring up boot options. Hit TAB to bring up editing options. Entered "nomodeset" after "quiet splash" and before "--"" (without the quotes)
3. Once booted, open terminal, enter:.
4. When in root, enter:
5. Crossed Fingers...(Not sure how important this step is, but all together it worked.)
This, step by step was successful for me. I hope it helps.
This machine also has an nVidea Optimus card in it as well. I have heard that that could be a problem with the 3.2 kernel.
***Be sure to update to update pack 7 upon completion. It has the 3.10 kernel that works alot better with Ivybridge processors.***
For the optimus card, you can check out the Bumblebee Project at: [url]http://bumblebee-project.org/install.html#Debian[/url]
1. Make sure that the internet is wired not wifi. (don't know if this was an issue, but it is one thing I changed for success)
2. When the initial boot countdown start, hit down key (or any key?) to bring up boot options. Hit TAB to bring up editing options. Entered "nomodeset" after "quiet splash" and before "--"
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quiet splash nomodeset --
3. Once booted, open terminal, enter:
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sudo su
4. When in root, enter:
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apt-get remove live-installer-slideshow
This, step by step was successful for me. I hope it helps.
This machine also has an nVidea Optimus card in it as well. I have heard that that could be a problem with the 3.2 kernel.
***Be sure to update to update pack 7 upon completion. It has the 3.10 kernel that works alot better with Ivybridge processors.***
For the optimus card, you can check out the Bumblebee Project at: [url]http://bumblebee-project.org/install.html#Debian[/url]