Re: Installer does not detect video card (not an X issue)
From: E. Charters (echarters_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: 02/03/05
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Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 14:49:49 -0500
> As I said, I am not in X at that point yet. X has not been configured.
> (I could be missing sommething).
# yes, I think your RH system is trying to boot into a GUI, which RH
has a habit of doing. No GUI, not booty. Try to go into rescue mode
at the boot prompt. You did set it up to wait for the boot prompt didn't
you? go "linux rescue" Maybe linux -rescue if that does not work,
look in the manual til you find out how to boot into a textterminal
only. I had though "linux single" would do that. Also runlevel one.
I had thot that even runlevel 3 should do that, but you said you tried
that.
> > But you are right about the card not being in the (at least red-hats)
> database. However, I did download a linux driver from the
> manufacturer's web site and was hoping to install it once the machine
> boots.
# yes, you will have fun doing that. Is this a linux X driver? hmmmm....
howfo to use in X is noffo in dey manual. I believe that you may have to
select the generic SVGA driver from xf86config, or the generic VGA
driver even. It may be VESA LB, so that may be a solution as well.
>
> I was looking yesterday for a database of graphics cards for linux.
> Where could I find it?
# If you run xf86config at one point the options allow you to scroll
through that. I don't know where on the net it shows the card database.
# One thorn bush you don't realize you are tangled in is the driver
problem. If your card does NOT have a shipped X driver, then where did
you get the driver you intend to use and how do you intend to patch it
into X? Don't answer that, see above.
>
> Someone else (I cross-posted to comp.os.linux) suggested kernel ...
> vga=normal. I will try your and his suggestions.
# yes that sounds goodish. Try that. With my suggestions, as always, Jim
there is no guarantee. If you should decide to embark on this mission
our prayers go with you. This tape will self destruct in 15 seconds.
Try this how-to
http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.2-Manual/ref-guide/s1-x-additional-resources.html
You might also want to take a look at this.
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/gs/node7.html
This has been an interposted reply. This is not what Keller, Kremers, or
Dan C want either. That is a shame. A damned shame. Too bad they did not
answer the question and show me how to do it. I am only a struggling
apprentice and in awe of their mastery. Someday I hope to be as good as
they think they are.
EC<:-}
>
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Mirko
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