Can't install BT5 or BT5 r1 R2 any help pls

[keanurhys]

Trying to install backtrack on acer aspire 5943g and when i startx the screen goes black and the caps key light flashes.
thats all it does on every install,

downloaded all the back tracks 32 bit and 64bit also tried kde version and gnome. but still not installing
had ubuntu on my other laptop but would like to see what BackTrack is like looks nice
just shame i cant use it.

any help would be great

thank you

[keanurhys]

sorry some more infomation. about the laptop I have installed ubuntu on this laptop and runs fine.
when i install BackTrack 5 32bit this will run as live cd but when i install and start x just get black screen.
tried to install r1 and r2 these dont give me live cd and just goes black screen.
on the 32 bit version before going to startx i have installed ati drivers. and changed grub settings.
Please any help.

Processor / Chipset
CPU

Intel Core i5 460M / 2.53 GHz

Number of Cores

Dual-Core

Cache

L3 - 3 MB


64-bit Computing

Yes

Chipset

Mobile Intel HM55 Express

Memory

RAM

4 GB

Technology

DDR3 SDRAM

Form Factor

SO DIMM 204-pin

Storage

Hard Drive

500 GB HDD

Optical Drive

DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - fixed

Type

15.6"

LCD Backlight Technology

LED backlight

Resolution

1366 x 768 ( HD )
Widescreen

Yes

Image Aspect Ratio

16:9

Features

Frameless, CineCrystal

Audio & Video

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 - 1 GB DDR3 VRAM

Camera

Integrated webcam

Resolution

1.3 Megapixel

Stereo speakers, subwoofer

Compliant Standards

Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, Dolby Sound Space Expander, Dolby Audio Optimization, Dolby High-Frequency Enhancer, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater

Type

Keyboard, touchpad

Features

Multi-gesture touch pad
Communications

Wireless

802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 HS

Wireless Controller

Acer InviLink Nplify

Network Interface

Gigabit Ethernet

Features

Acer SignalUp

Compliant Standards
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

[scottm99]

I think you should have posted this in the beginners section...but I'll see if I can help. I assume you've checked the hardware compatibility list forums to see if others with a similar setup have posted there?

I'd install some virtualization software on your laptop, then see if you can install BT in a virtual machine.

[bambuka]

Probably try an alternative command to startx. -> There a some more commands to start if i remember right... On KDM try "sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start" maybe that works...

Otherwise change and try it with an other graphics....