install on hp pavaliion dv9601au laptop giving error "bcm43xx: Error : microcode"
hi
i've got hp pavaliion dv9601au recently and wants to install ubuntu there, with pre installed vista (dual boot).
i downloaded live CD (ubuntu-
when i goto boot option and,
1) select first option "Start or install ubuntu"
- it starts but after sometime it starts giving "bcm43xx: Error : microcode ...." error for a long time with some different error numbers.
- i've tried "noapic" and other possible variants lot many times, no luck. same error.
- i dont know what's the problem...
2) select second option "Start ubuntu in safe graphic mode"
- Oh yes, It works like a charm...
- i can use Ubuntu up and running.
so what's the problem? why i can't install it ?!!
any help will be highly appreciated.
thanks in advance.
Niraj.
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MY LAPTOP SPEC.
Processor:AMD Turion64 X2 Processor TL-58
Chipset:NVIDIA MCP67M
L2 Cache / FSB:1 MB Integrated L2 advanced transfer cache
Memory:1 GB DDR2
HDD:160 GB Serial ATA, 150 MB/ Sec @5400 RPM
Optical Drive 8X SuperMulti LightScribe Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD +RW/ +R Writer
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M; Up to 287 MB TAG* memory (as allocated by Vista)
Display:
OS:Microsoft Windows Vista Premium Home Edition
Bluetooth:
Wireless LAN:Integrated 802.11 a/b/g
Speakers:Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
Digital Media Reader 5-In-1:Digital Media Reader (Secure Digital, SDIO, Multi-media card, Memory stick, Memory stick pro and xD picture card)
Modem:Integrated 56K Modem
Special Features:
Expansion port for HP xb3000, Two Headphone Jacks / Line Out, One Microphone In, Three USB 2.0 Ports, One IEEE 1394a Port (4 pins), One S-Video TV-Out, One RJ-11, One RJ-45, One DC Power In, One VGA Out, Kensington Lock Slot, HP QuickPlay, HP Mobile ExpressCard Remote Control, Integrated VGA Webcam, 2 omni-directional microphones, Capacitive Buttons - Backlit with touch technology, Next Gen Express Card/ 54 Slot/ Fingerprint Reader
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