LinuxQuestions.org
Download your favorite Linux distribution at LQ ISO.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software
User Name
Password
Linux - Software This forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 10-09-2003, 08:43 AM   #1
eiffel
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Oct 2003
Posts: 10

Rep: Reputation: 0
Dell dell GX270, Redhat 9, geforce 5200 problem


I just got at work a Dell Optiplex GX270 which came with Windows XP. I want to install redhat 9.0 on this system instead.
This machine has a built-in graphic card but I want to use the geforce Fx5200 card that came with the machine for obvious reason. The CRT is connected to the geforce5200. The bios has the AGP card defined as primary controller. I did not find a bios setup to clearly disable the onboard graphic card.

When I install redhat using the "graphics install", everything goes well until it start X. The card is probed as "VESA card generic". When X starts, the screen goes black and the CRT screen gets into a saving mode. It seems as if the X was starting on the inboard. It is just a guess.

If I install unsing the text mode, I am able to install the entire redhat. Toward the end of the install, I am asked to config the X11. I am then using the geforce crad generic driver. Upon reboot, the screen goes black again when X start.

What am I doing wrong. Is there a way to go around the onboard card if this is the problem.

I would appreciate any help on that matter.

Thanks

Eric
 
Old 10-09-2003, 08:51 AM   #2
arunshivanandan
Member
 
Registered: May 2003
Location: Kerala,India
Distribution: RedHat,Mandrake,Debian
Posts: 643

Rep: Reputation: 30
Try entering textmode(runlevel 3) by adding '3' at the end of your boot: option.ie,
for lilo,
boot:linux 3
for grub,
press 'e' to edit the kernel arguements.
add a '3' to the end of the kernel arguement.
press 'b' to boot.
after entering rl3,try 'redhat-config-xfree86' or 'xf86config' to reconfigure X.
--arun
 
Old 10-09-2003, 09:02 AM   #3
eiffel
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Oct 2003
Posts: 10

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
Thanks arun for answering so quickly.
I have tried what you mentioned. as soon as I hit the red-config-xfree86, it displays the probing information then the screen goes black in a similar way as mentioned before. The screen gets into a saving mode as if the graphic card was not sending any info to the screen. Still at a loss.

Eric
 
Old 10-10-2003, 12:07 AM   #4
arunshivanandan
Member
 
Registered: May 2003
Location: Kerala,India
Distribution: RedHat,Mandrake,Debian
Posts: 643

Rep: Reputation: 30
install the drivers nvidia provides.9from http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_d..._1.0-4496.html.then do 'xf86config'.this will create a new /etc/X11/XF86Config.(your X config file).then edit this file as mentioned in the display download page.(like chainging 'nv' to 'nvidia' etc.).then try 'startx'.you can check your X errors in the X log file(/var/log/XFree.0.log or similar files).
--arun
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Suse 9.3pro on Dell gx270 w SoundMAX Stephen Hicks SUSE / openSUSE 4 11-01-2005 08:39 PM
Kernel Panic with Dell GX270 when turning off screen Basilios Slackware 2 03-17-2005 04:57 AM
Dell optiplex GX270 mammi Linux - Newbie 6 01-03-2005 12:47 AM
Installing Pro/100 S on DELL GX270 Dommy Mandriva 1 07-22-2004 02:11 AM
redhat 8.0 can not boot at Dell Optiplex Gx270 fedora4002 Linux - Newbie 2 03-18-2004 03:06 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:03 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration