[KLUG Members] install prob.

[bill]

Thanks for the install tip.  It seems to install fine, including all the graphic
screens.  I can even use the "test settings" button to see X on the screen, but
when the install finishes and reboots, black screen.  All reboots are similar.

"Robert G. Brown" wrote:

> Bill:
>   You can get through most of the installation in any case by typing:
> linux text
> at the initial prompt (the first install screen). This will cause the
> installer to use a series of text screens (rather than X) for the installation
> process.
>
> >I have no docs on the video card, but the install routine detected the same
> >name and number as I saw on the chip.  The install routine didn't recognize
> >the monitor , but I tried more than one monitor (even one that is known to
> >work on another linux box) with no luck.  I'll see what I can find at
> >xfree86.org
>
> >Bruce Smith wrote:
> >>>Trying to install RH Linux 7.3 on this resurrected machine.  The install s
> eems
> >>>to go fine, but the screen goes black when it goes into graphics mode.
> >>>
> >>>I can boot to a linux prompt o.k., but Xconfigurator does the same thing f
> or
> >>>every setting I try: when going to graphics mode, the screen goes black.
> >>
> >>What kind of video card does it have?  Did you check xfree86.org to make
> >>the chipset is supported, or if it needs any tweaks in the config?
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