How to install GNU/Linux on G965 based configuration?

Today i tried to install FC6, Mandriva 2006, Suse Linux 10.1 from the respective DVDs. The system boots from the DVD but after that it is unable to find the installation media.
My configuration is as follows:
1) Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
2) Intel DG965RY motherboard.
3) Western Digital 250GB SATA-II harddisk (WD2500KS).


Are there any GNU/Linux which support this configuration? Can i install the same using harddisk images instead of the DVD media? (as install media is not detected).

Thanks in advance?

do u get the fedora boot prompt after booting from the DVD.if yes then try:

boot> linux askmethod

and also u may check this success story on Fedora core 6 with a similar config as urs and FC6 which has the kernel 2.6.18

Blinded By Tech » How To: Install Fedora Core 6 On Intel DG965SS Motherboard

u require linux kernel 2.6.18 or greater.... Suse 10.2 has it coz Im using it now!!

Thanks Ferrar! for that link. I'll try FC 6 2morrow.

I succeeded in installing Mandriva 2007 by adding "all-generic-ide" kernel parameter on boot. I didn't select legaci mode (AHCI) from the BIOS though.
Now i am facing another problem. From the grub boot menu when i try to boot the Linux it displays an error like this:

"Error mounting ext3" Kernel panic.

I suppose that Mandriva should have enabled ext3 support at the time of installation itself, then why is this error coming?

Oh, wow...
Succeeded in booting Mandriva 2007 by adding "all-generic-ide" to the grub boot line.

Also, succeeded in running internet (MTNL broadband). I am writing this post from within Mandriva 2007.

I will try FC 6 too...



Thanks for those links...

kool..have fun with linux

regards.

yup i will.
I tried to run the 3D desktop in Mandriva 2007 without any success.
Lets hope i am able to tweak that too...

Hey sunbiz, i guess u have the same board as mine i.e. DG965RY?

Are u able to run the 3D desktop on Suse 10.2? Yesterday i tried to run the 3D desktop but it showed a message that 3D is disabled.

So, i guess i'll have to install the drivers for G965 and maybe XGL also.

Any links regarding the same would be gr8...

yes...I have DG965RY and I am using the opendrivers from intel or u can use the binaries on mobo driver download! Im running XGL on X.org 7.2. Its runs smooth and neat!! Everything else was preinstalled!!

Link to the driver download site: Download Search Results

Thanks for the link sunbiz. Allready repped u in the other post.

BTW, did u install only the graphics drivers or all the drivers given on the Intel site?

and why did u install the drivers if ur 3D desktop was running out of the box?

^ I always install all the latest drivers coz it mayb giving little better performance and may have bugfixes. Its something of a mental block that I have to keep every piece of software to be latest. Although I still use Photoshop 7.0

Thus I have installed all the drivers from Intel's site!!

That's good...