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Old 01-30-2009, 01:16 AM   #1
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Mandriva hardware configuration


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im a mandriva linux user.in that i changed the hardware configurations to 3d settings,butb im not able to get into graphics mode.hope u will give me solutions to this.
thanking you,
 
Old 01-30-2009, 02:04 AM   #2
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sir,
im a mandriva linux user.in that i changed the hardware configurations to 3d settings,butb im not able to get into graphics mode.hope u will give me solutions to this.
thanking you,
This is not the place to post your queries. Please re-submit this (or request your original post be moved) to the correct location.

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Old 01-30-2009, 06:56 AM   #3
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Old 01-30-2009, 04:43 PM   #4
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sir,
im a mandriva linux user.in that i changed the hardware configurations to 3d settings,butb im not able to get into graphics mode.hope u will give me solutions to this.
thanking you,
At the login screen do:

Alt & Ctrl & F1

then login as root

now type drak3d

the correct selection will automatically be highlighted, just press enter.

Type exit to leave root mode

do: Alt & F7 to return to the login screen.

You should now get your desktop when you log in.
 
  


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