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| DATE | 2012-08-13 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Checking 'hlt' command?
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On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 06:57:44AM -0700, Elfen Magix wrote:
> Problem with server:
>
> PIII Desktop PC 650MHz, 196MB, 4GB HD.
> Mandrake 9.2, last version before Mandrake became Mandriva.
>
> I know - its an old system, one of the first I built to learn on. Just found it in a closet and turned it on.
> Goes into splash screen, select Linux and then goes into a black screen and freezes. Nada. Zulch. Its dead at this point, but not off, its still on.
>
> Reboot, go into Linux-SafeBoot.
> Lists the options and hardware specs of the machine and starts loading Linux. Then it gives this command and freezes dead.
>
> "Checking 'hlt' command"
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> If I'm right, this is a CPU Halt machine language command which stops a machine dead in its tracks.
>
> Why it is doing this? Last time I turned on the machine, it worked fine though it was a few years ago (around '08). The machine itself seems to be running fine with no hardware problems.
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> What to do, how to fix this? What you guys think? I really do not want to reinstall the system.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Fernando.
Honestly, it sould like a hardware problem and on that note, I need to
unload virtually every peice of hardware in the house. Anyone who wants
anything other than my workstation and monitors, come pick it up on Sunday.
Ruben
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