Mandrake 9.1 with 1gig of RAM
Someone told me that since I have 1 gig of RAM, I would have to press F1 to install Mandrake 9.1 then type "vga=0" because of a bug. Will this option, make the install be in text mode only or something? Also, I would like to know if this will change something after the install ? (low resolution, slowness, or something like that?)
Cheers, Spy5600 |
I have no idea what the vga=0 option will bring, but I'd just like to say that I've installed Mandrake 9.1 on TWO 1 gig RAM machines - without any problem whatsoever :D
Cheers! |
I think it's a problem with video cards that have at least 128mb of memory (which mine has). Also, I looked in the mandrake bugzilla and it looks like if you put the option "mem=880" there're no problems. But I would like to be able to use all the memory I just bought! :( Anyone knows what consequences the "vga=0" option will give?
Cheers, Spy5600 |
Error scenario: Booting the installer, a machine with a lot of memory (1GB or more) hangs with flashing caps/scroll lock LEDs (Bugzilla #3198).
Why: It seems as though there is framebuffer trouble with certain video cards on machines with a high amount of memory. Solution: At the installer splash screen when you first boot off the CD or floppy disks, press F1 and type "linux vga=0". http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/errata.php3#fb |
I know that I have to type "vga=0". What I'm asking is what this option does. I suppose it will give crappy graphics or something like this? will it just affect the install or also after?
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I ve heard that it'll give you a low resolution GUI install - once installed I think you can get back to normal resolutions such as 800*600 16 bit etc ...........
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Code:
vga=<mode> |
Redhat works just fine on 1 gig of RAM
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Thanks for all the replys
Going to install it soon :) |
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