FATAL: APIC bug/softreset failed/could not load modules.dep - FIX!
Jaunty Install Problem with AMD Laptops
FATAL: could not load modules.dep is a message you may have been pulling your hair out over, especially as after that the Ubuntu 9.04 installation fails. It seems to affect AMD Athlon laptops where the disc is being read from an external drive.
Fear not! There is a solution, care of a certain mr_raider at the Ubuntu forums.
Thing is, this is the most surreal tech hack I've heard of, and so even if this doesn't affect you, you may be intrigued to read on.
Set Up & Enhance Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE
In simple copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero.
Scroll down for the full series index.
Wake up and smell the Ubuntu! Hope it helps. the_guv
Here's the deal. You insert your Jaunty installation disc and up pop these error messages:-
[ 0.540002] ..MP-BIOS bug: 8254 timer connected to IO-APIC [ 2.000028] ata1: softreset failed (device not ready) modprobe: FATAL: Could not load /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/modules.dep: No such file or directory modprobe: FATAL: Could not load /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/modules.dep: No such file or directory
Then the install crash-burns, along with your smile.
So you try again and, what the hell, again. Hopeless.
Solved: modprobe: FATAL Could not load modules.dep
You may not believe this. But it works.
When Ubuntu's splash screen appears - when the installation files are loading up and just before the fail ...
PULL OUT THE OPTICAL CD DISK DRIVE USB PLUG .. COUNT TO THREE .. THEN RE-ATTACH.
.. and the installation carries on without a hitch.
I told you it was surreal.
UPDATE FOR KARMIC KOALA
This issue has been resolved ***, so presumably the Ubuntan developers have taken this into account for the new kernel build. Bless.
*** I say resolved. Hmmn. The install comes off OK, but there are a couple of error messages still in the logs. They do not appear to be affecting my use of Karmic but I will post updates about that to this blog.
Coming up, next post: Karmic Koala Installation Review!
Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE
Set up Koala .. tweak it to perfection .. & maximize productivity .. for work & play.
That's what the Karmic Koala Bible does, stepped out in easy copy/paste guides.
From Linux initiates to intermediates, here's what you need.
- Intro: Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
- Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?
- Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy
- HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10
- UPGRADE Jaunty 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10
- apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr
- Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc
- Add The Best Software Repositories
- Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages
- Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers
- Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services
- Speed Up 9.10 Boot & Personalise GRUB
- Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness
- Restore 9.10 'home' Folder from Backup
- SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount
- TWEAK File Management Preferences
- Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts
- Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10
- HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall
- HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep
- Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category
- Add Application Launcher to Panel
- Set Preferred Startup Applications
- Remember Running Applications on Reboot
- Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox
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Ray Whelan October 8th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
To improve this post...
hmmmm, let me see....
stick to building kitchens....
Burn, Rofl, txtspk, etc
XD
(Sorry, boredom is a bad thing...)
the_guv October 9th, 2009 at 5:21 am
LOL, cheers Ray .. how goes bud? nice to see you about.
Arash October 19th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Really thanks you it worked for me and I was using USB memory and I disconnected it for 2 seconds and after that I got no error message
Thank you very much for sharing information with us
the_guv October 23rd, 2009 at 9:23 am
@Arash .. jolly good .. pleased to help .. very odd one that.