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Thread: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS stops at splash screen on HP notebook

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hardware: hp pavilion dv1000 notebook (model dv16010us) 1 gb ram
os: windows xp ubuntu desktop 12.04 lts precise pangolin installed second operating system using windows installer wubi www.ubuntu.org.

problem: boot freezes @ splash screen.
after completing installation , booting machine, selecting "ubuntu" (versus windows) @ microsoft multiboot screen, ubuntu splash screen appears , dots start cycle couple minutes, freeze. keyboard unresponsive. power cycle necessary reboot.

diagnosis: after rebooting , freezing couple times, selected second ubuntu boot option (recovery console) , watched text messages scroll during boot process. stopped on section message visiting wireless.kernel.org.

apparent cause: broadcom wireless firmware not installed.

workaround: install broadcom firmware package.
process:
  • attach notebook router using ethernet rj45 cable.
  • boot, select ubuntu @ microsoft multiboot, type 'e' when grub screen appears (acting beat timeouts).
  • a screen appears can edit gnu grub boot script single boot.
  • on "linux" line (second bottom), add "b43.blacklist=true" end of line.
  • type ctrl-x or f10 continue booting.
  • wait while notebook boots. login password set during install.
  • press ctrl-alt-t terminal window.
  • enter command: sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
  • wait 10 minutes while package installs. patient--there periods of apparent inactivity.
  • when terminal window returns prompt, enter command: exit. terminal window closes.
  • use session menu (gear , 1 icon) @ right of top bar shutdown.
  • disconnect ethernet cable.
  • boot ubuntu. log in.
  • configure wireless network (empty pie wedge on top bar)--enter ssid, passphrase, , forth (wireless configuration not covered here).

quote posted rjskoko view post
hardware: hp pavilion dv1000 notebook (model dv16010us) 1 gb ram
os: windows xp ubuntu desktop 12.04 lts precise pangolin installed second operating system using windows installer wubi www.ubuntu.org.

problem: boot freezes @ splash screen.
after completing installation , booting machine, selecting "ubuntu" (versus windows) @ microsoft multiboot screen, ubuntu splash screen appears , dots start cycle couple minutes, freeze. keyboard unresponsive. power cycle necessary reboot.

diagnosis: after rebooting , freezing couple times, selected second ubuntu boot option (recovery console) , watched text messages scroll during boot process. stopped on section message visiting wireless.kernel.org.

apparent cause: broadcom wireless firmware not installed.

workaround: install broadcom firmware package.
process:
  • attach notebook router using ethernet rj45 cable.
  • boot, select ubuntu @ microsoft multiboot, type 'e' when grub screen appears (acting beat timeouts).
  • a screen appears can edit gnu grub boot script single boot.
  • on "linux" line (second bottom), add "b43.blacklist=true" end of line.
  • type ctrl-x or f10 continue booting.
  • wait while notebook boots. login password set during install.
  • press ctrl-alt-t terminal window.
  • enter command: sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
  • wait 10 minutes while package installs. patient--there periods of apparent inactivity.
  • when terminal window returns prompt, enter command: exit. terminal window closes.
  • use session menu (gear , 1 icon) @ right of top bar shutdown.
  • disconnect ethernet cable.
  • boot ubuntu. log in.
  • configure wireless network (empty pie wedge on top bar)--enter ssid, passphrase, , forth (wireless configuration not covered here).

rjskoko want thank posting this. have been searching internet week trying find fix. new ubuntu prefer on windows. post helped me fix compaq nx9600 same broadcom chip set. followed exact post above , if fixed issue. not post on forums, felt deserved credit. again thank you!


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