Everex XT5000T - black screen BT3 startup

[B34ST1Y]

Hi all,


not new to the forum but newly registered. When I try to run backtrack 3 (final) on my laptop (everex XT5000T), I get to the startup options screen, and then...no matter which option I choose, it will start to load as normal, but then go black and just sit there...no matter what I do, until I press the power button.

I dont get it, backtrack 2 works FLAWLESSLY. What's different?

if anyone has any insight on this, I would be greatly appreciative

[B34ST1Y]

edit: - no matter which option I choose, this is exactly what happens:


-boot from the CD
-menu loads, asking which startup options do I want
-I hit enter
-it loads for like..2 seconds (scrolling text)
-it goes black


*until I tap (not hold) the power button, then it

-brings back scrolling text, inside the nice little backtrack graphic
-and sits there.



does anyone have any insight on this issue? I have been scouring everywhere I can think for anyone having the same issues, and I can't seem to find it anywhere

[B34ST1Y]

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[ShadowKill]

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Don't bump threads, just sit tight and wait for someone to answer your question. In the mean time try doing some searching as this issue has been covered quite a few times.

[sKorched]

highlight your boot option, press the tab key, add these parameters to the end.
acpi=off noapic


Let me know if this helps.
As mentioned before, if you would of searched, this has already been discussed many times before.