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Old 09-26-2003, 07:28 AM   #1
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Question video problem with onboard card


I recently setup a dell gx200 with SuSe Linux and had it working ok and displaying from a PCI ATI AIW 64Mb 7500 video card but I had to do a little tweaking with sax(?). I wanted to use the TV feature with Linux but I couldn't get it to work, with some messages about not being able to use that feature with duel monitors. I have the PCI video card connected to a 17' monitor that is supported but the onboard video adapter from the mobo was not connected to anything.

I gave up on SuSe to try Mandrake and in setup and now at boot I can see everything until the boot is what seems complete and the screen goes blank like no signal is being sent. I thing Mandrake is trying to display from the onboard video.

I have used Mandrake before and would prefer to reinstall SuSe. I've checked the ATI page but the problem seems to be the onboard video trying to be primary.

How can I get Linux to think the onboard video isn't there so I can use the full features of the ATI card?

"The eath is like a pretty flower, don't pick it, let everyone enjoy its beauty!"

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Old 03-06-2007, 11:48 AM   #2
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HI !

Go into your BIOS or CMOS. In a section something like "Select Video Device" you should see a choice for Onboard, PCI, AGP or PCI-E depending on your system. Choose away, and save before exiting!

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