topic title: Trying to install Linux on Sony Vaio laptop
Posts: 22
Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#1
Hello. I am new to Linux. I just installed Mint 17.3 successfully on an old Dell laptop.

I am now trying it on my Sony Vaio VGN-FJ150 that has (had) XP on it, The install DVD is the same one I used on the Dell, I did a 5mdsum on it and it checks out fine

When it first boots to the DVD for install, I get an error that says something about an IRQ on the black screen before it starts loading, then I get the LM install screen, I choose install and it starts, I can get to the screen that lets me chose what options, I choose install and wait...

I cannot catch all of the IRQ error screen it goes by too fast to read it. It does say IRQ 9

I have also Tried Lubuntu and I get the same problem

It was suggested that I try antiX and that leads me here as it is still hanging

these are the specs on the laptop

attached are pics of the place hangs on antiX, and on Mint

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Processor
Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73GHz1
, 2MB L2
Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Chipset
Intel 915GM
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
(802.11b/g)3
LCD
14.1 WXGA display8
(1280x800) with XBRITE-ECO
technology
Hard Drive
80GB2
5400rpm Serial ATA
Memory
1GB PC2-3200 400MHz DDR2 (512MBx2)
(Expandable up to 2GB)
Graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
128MB Dynamically Shared RAM Video Memory
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer / DVDRW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (4x MAX);
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (6x MAX)
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (8x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)
Communication
Integrated MOTION-EYE Camera with built-in
microphone
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio
Windows sound system compatible with Built-in stereo
speakers
Audio Interface
Microphone jack, Headphone jack
Optional Port Replicator
3 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DVI-D, DC
in, RJ-45 Ethernet
Memory Stick Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
and Memory Stick DUO media5
with MagicGate
functionality
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus
support
Other Interfaces
4pin i.LINK6
connector(IEEE 13943), 3 USB 2.0 ports,
port replicator connector, VGA out
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Posts 4,164
rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#2
Are you being patient enough for it to finish loading?
Your sony specs look close to similar on what my panasonic cf-48 laptop uses

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demo@antiX1:~
$ inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: antiX1 Kernel: 4.2.1-antix.2-486-smp i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.9.2)
           Desktop: IceWM 1.3.8
           Distro: antiX-15.1-a1-V_386-full Killah P 25 November 2015
Machine:   System: Matsushita product: CF-48V4HLUQM v: 004
           Mobo: Matsushita model: CF48-4 v: 001
           Bios: Phoenix K.K. v: V4.00L13 date: 12/12/2002
CPU:       Single core Intel Pentium 4 Mobile (-UP-) cache: 512 KB
           flags: (pae sse sse2) bmips: 2393 speed/max: 1200/1600 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] RV200/M7 [Mobility Radeon 7500]
           bus-ID: 01:00.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.16.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: 1024x768@60.00hz
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI R100 (RV200 4C57) x86/MMX/SSE2 DRI2
           GLX Version: 1.3 Mesa 10.3.2 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card Intel 82801CA/CAM AC'97 Audio Controller
           driver: snd_intel8x0 ports: 1c00 1880 bus-ID: 00:1f.5
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.2.1-antix.2-486-smp
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL-8100/8101L/8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
           driver: 8139too v: 0.9.28 port: 4400 bus-ID: 02:02.0
           IF: enp2s2 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG [Calexico2] Network Connection
           driver: ipw2200 v: 1.2.2kmprq bus-ID: 02:03.0
           IF: wlp2s3 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 32.0GB (8.5% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: IC25N030ATCS04 size: 30.0GB
           ID-2: USB /dev/sdb model: DataTraveler_2.0 size: 2.0GB
Partition: ID-1: swap-1 size: 2.10GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda3
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 74.8C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 101 Uptime: 10 min Memory: 116.1/1257.4MB
           Init: SysVinit runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 4.9.2
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.301) inxi: 2.2.31
Have you checked out the videos for installation? Runwiththe dolphin has covered boot cheat codes in his instructional videos.


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Maybe after watching a video or 2. You will get a idea on what to do.
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#3
I think so. Its been sitting at that last line for over an hour now. But maybe not?

I will check out those vids. many thanks for your help!!
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rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#4
Hour is plenty time. Might need to run a lens cleaner disk like I do once in a while because I live in the desert where dust is a problem.

If you have the skill set like I do.

Make a PLOP boot cd.


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url was:"https://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager/plpbt.bin.html#runcd"
linktext was:"https://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager/plpbt.bin.html#runcd"
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Then make a AntiX live usb (use the 15 iso not the 15.1) 32 bit. Use the plop cd to boot off of usb drive to rule out dirty lens cd drive problems.
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#5
I think I understand. But I do not think I can boot to a USB drive, I do not see an option in the BIOS unless I am overlooking something
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rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#6
Look for Plop on youtube to get a idea on what I am saying.
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#7
ok thanks
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dolphin_oracle
Joined: 16 Dec 2007
#8
I would try a couple of things things.

1. Try enabling the acpi=off boot code (in the F4 live menu, see attached screen shot).
2. Try safe and (if that doesn't work) failsafe video modes.
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#9
thanks trying now!
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#10
hey!! I think its working!!!

I see a a pic of a boat doc!!!

Icons are loading!!!
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#11
Im in Im in!!!!
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Brian A
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
#12
now I am trying to configure my wireless internet connection, its a real head scratcher.

Should I start a new thread about this or talk about it here?

Dont really know the proper protocol yet and want to get off on the right foot!!

thanks again!!!
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dolphin_oracle
Joined: 16 Dec 2007
#13
one thread per problem is a good rule of thumb. when you post, put the contents of the following command in your post, wrapped in code tags.

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inxi -F
this will give a general overview of your hardware. Takes a little of the guess work out.
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rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#14
If your intel wireless info is correct like you originally posted, and matches in inxi like dolphin_oracle indicated. Intel wireless chip like in my panasonic.
It should just work right out of the box after wpa password is thrown into your wireless router.
Hell. My Verizon Jet Pack mobile modem connects just fine after a passkey entered and my Iphone 5S when
tethered as a wifi hot spot also when I tell my Iphone to trust the gear connected and wifi hotspot turned on on the phone.