i have to install Fedorea 8
but it show a error message that "cannot start xserver"
and i can not install in graphic mode and after installation in command mode that i still can not start xserver with same message.
i 'm using 82945 chipset display controller that it is support fedora or not???

Whilst logged into the command line, enter the command
What is the output. Also have you tried running system-config-display and configuring your graphics settings as vesa or fbdev?

The output is "00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82945G/GZ Integrated Graphics Controller (rev02)"

After running system-config-display:
Couldn't start X server on card 0
Couldn't start X server with old config, trying with a fresh configuration
Couldn't start X server on card 0
Error, failed to start X server.

and i don't know how configure graphic settings as vesa??

I feel your pain.

I am a 100% fresh n00b and am frustrated that I cannot load FC8.

I have 2.6.23.1-42.fc8 and have a VGA of 82945g. When I startx I get a 'out of sync' message. I can ctrl-alt-f1 and get back to CLI but dont know what I need to do to fix it.

I would like to download the correct driver from a repository but dont know how. I have spent ages looking on google but just read linux chatter that I dont understand. Can anyone help?

Thanks
Dave

I am not sure how to resolve the problem with the cards you have but try using the vesa or fbdev drivers whilst looking for a solution. To use the vesa or fbdev driver, you would edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf and in the Device section of the graphics card, make sure the driver is listed as "vesa" or "fbdev".

Fedora is just a Linux distribution, so we are not talking whether Fedora is supported or not. Xorg server is the same for every Linux.
According to this page http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-010512.htm Intel driver included with Xorg should work with your card. Did you try?

Based on information you provided it probably is not a driver problem. You need to edit your xorg.conf and limit sync rates to meet your monitor specs.

I did see that webpage, but I just dont know what to do. I am 100% noob and dont understand the lingo yet.

I have tried the "vesa" route, but everything I have seen or tried has failed. I really need to copy/paste a working xorg.conf and try that. it is mostly gibberish to me at the moment. I am n00b

I have a 1280x1024 75hz tft Xerox monitor if that helps.

Thanks for any help.

try this
change the default depth to 16 bit
and frequency to 60 hz
and resolution to 1024X768

Thanks for your suggestion. My only problem is that I have a black screen.

Hmh ... As always, you have two options here. DIY or seek professional help. Probably there is a Linux guru in your area.
For DIY you seem kinda slow, no progress whatsoever in a week. How about switching to a console with Alt+Ctrl+F2, logging in as root and having a look at that xorg.conf? Discover your system, learn basic commands. For instance, find / -name xorg.conf will search the entire installation for xorg.conf. Once found, you can use a viewer, as less, to view it: less /etc/X11/xorg.conf, type man less to learn how to use less. To edit it use some editor, probably there is nano, nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf. To make sure you do not bork anything back it up first:
cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.original. You do not have to type in all of this, to use bash completion simply type cp /e and press TAB, you'll see. You need some creativity and curiosity. If all this seems terrible and appalling then better start looking for that local geek now.

Hello,

I have the same problem with an ASUS P5LD2-VM motherboard.
By searching the Intel website I came upon this link:

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel945g/

Selecting Software and drivers took me here:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...s=39&submit=Go!

which then led me to a link to here:

http://intellinuxgraphics.org/

This group posts this entry:
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2009-1-15:xf86-video-intel 2.6.0 released, with DRI2, XvMC for Mpeg2 on i965, HDMI audio support, better TV image quality, basic SDVO LVDS support, together with Intel 2008Q4 graphics package released.
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They claim it supports the 82945G chipset as well as several others.
I have downloaded the xf86-video-intel-2.6.0.tar.bz2 file for this but haven't had a chance to try it. I also am a newbie to the linux world.
I am running Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron on my Dell laptop and love it. I would like to put Ubuntu 8.10 Itrepid on the ASUS motherboard with an XP pro dual boot. But when I run the live cd I can also get a CLI using the "Ctrl+Alt+F1" key combination but my vga monitor just shows a blue screen. Kinda a linux version of the Windows blue screen of death.. LOL I tried all the boot options but without any luck.

If anybody can give some pointers on how to use the downloaded xf86-video-intel-2.6.0.tar.bz2 file that would be great.

Hope this helps.