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

[Robin Bownes]

On 10/29/2012 12:09 PM, Robin Bownes 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
>
Hi All,

Just a quick thanks for the help offered, and a bit of feedback.

After all trying everything else, I eventually had an 
"early-hours-of-the-morning brainwave", and ran a test on the machine's 
memory. Long story short - the memory was faulty. I replaced the memory 
and all is well.

Robin