> Hi, I tried to install 5.3 on my HP/Compaq nx9105 ant saw the same symptoms
as David Johnson.
> I also tried your 1), 2) and 3) options without success (immediate
shutdown).
This would probably help you to boot:
unload
boot
Run those commands from the boot loader prompt.
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> Seems to be a widely suffered ACPI issue...
> Have you tried different choices from the boot menu?
> 1) booting with ACPI disabled
> 2) safe mode
> 3) with verbose kernel logging
> Could you tell us if
> 1) a choice from above would help you to boot
> 2) the last messages with verbose logging enabled (well, if you'd
manage to see them)
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