Help needed for installing Debian linux on A1-G3 XE

[JurassicCamper]

setenv ide_maxbus 2

(use 1 if you only use one ide bus)

setenv autostart
setenv bootdevice 0:1

(boot from partition 1 on device 0)

setenv bootcmd diskboot

Assuming you have an Radeon card

setenv bootargs root=/dev/hda2 video=radeon:1024x800-8@70  L2CR=0x80000000

saveenv
ide reset

Insert your linux debian CD

diskboot 500000 1:0

(boot from partition 0 on ide device 1)

If it still fails get another iso image from ross's debian site.
Cant remember the url but its something line
amigaonelinux.souceforge.net

You should have been put on the dev list by your dealer.

[JurassicCamper]

Does your ram have toshiba modules on it ?

How hot is it where you are ?

I assume you have dropped your FSB to 100Mhz.

Try and use a CDROM with a lower than x24 speed.

Burn a new ISO at a low speed if possible.

A few boards accidently shipped with the plastic protective layer beneath the cpu fan and the cpu still in place.
Remove the cpu fan if you feel confident and see if this plastic liner is present, if it is remove it as its acting like a sheet of insulation. If you dont feel upto checking ask your dealer if they checked.