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OK, that means something has changed, so we have progress.
Ctrl+Alt+Backspace to get to a console login. or Ctrl+Alt+F2. login and type xorgconfig
Here you can change the x-settings and test. If all goes well you can reboot to your new desktop.
Make sure you test it.
I have not used ati graphics for a couple of years, and the settings are a bit different to nvidia.
The files affected are /etc/sysconfig/compositing_wm and /etc/x11/xorg.conf
these are some commands for when the ati (fglrx) driver is running,
fgl_glxgears fglrxconfig fglrxinfo.
We'll get it soon.
You may need to google(search) fglrx mandriva 2008 black-screen.
If you get to the gui login screen, make sure the default window manager is set to kde, or whatever you want, but not 3d-settings. As it is just a settings applet.
Last edited by GlennsPref; 12-23-2007 at 04:44 PM.
Hmm after i got that problem with the black screen i reinstalled and i have the same thing now O_o (formatted EVERYTHING). So i tried fedora 7 and can't get the drivers working either.... there is something wrong here....
Hi. Does the Mandy2008 One disk boot "live"? (without installation) Do you get a GUI desktop?
If so you may be able to glean some info from it's config files.
run lsmod to see the installed modules, do you see fglrx? ati?
try some of the commands from above posts to get info from the system. (there is probably a file missing from the install, and this might uncover it.)
Live boot the One disk from the dvd-drive, and if you're happy with the results, check out /etc/X11/xorg.conf
/etc/sysconfig/compositing-wm
copy these files to a flash/memory stick or a floppydisk. The after you install, copy the files to the desired directories and reboot.
If you get caught with an all black(or white) screen, ctrl+alt+backspace to get back to the login prompt. You may need to repeat that to shut the login gui too.
From here you can login as root and copy the files as mentioned. Then reboot.
After you copy files from the DVD (or the CDs), you will have the chance to adjust things -- graphical server, time zone, and so forth. I recommend that you do NOT start the X-window server at boot. There will be an option to do this at this stage of the install process.
Typing "startx" or "KDE" or something will start the graphical server. If the changes don't work, you can hit <CTRL> <ALT> <Backspace>. Years ago, it had to be the Control and Alt key on the left (not the right) but this may have changed. (I think GlennsPref maybe said this above).
When your confidence is better, it will be easier and you won't need to re-install. My first few weeks were really hard too. Hang in there.
Also, did you have to specify the capabilities of your monitor, or did Mandriva get this information from the hardware? This will affect what resolutions the driver can choose from.
It is nice to have an old tube-type monitor that can display extremely high refresh rates (up to 120/sec.) until you get things more "settled", then turn it down. Sadly, the old CRT monitors are dying out now.
Let us know what's happening. We'll try to help.
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Last edited by saturndude; 12-25-2007 at 08:11 PM.
This is getting crazy so i'll just put this one problem at a time:
After a fresh installation of Mandriva 2008 screen is black.. (it worked when i first installed) The whole HDD was formatted and the Hardware configuration didn't change at all.
i'm trying the ctrl+alt+f2 and ctrl+alt+backspace but nothing happens...
After you copy files from the DVD (or the CDs), you will have the chance to adjust things -- graphical server, time zone, and so forth. I recommend that you do NOT start the X-window server at boot. There will be an option to do this at this stage of the install process.
Typing "startx" or "KDE" or something will start the graphical server. If the changes don't work, you can hit <CTRL> <ALT> <Backspace>. Years ago, it had to be the Control and Alt key on the left (not the right) but this may have changed. (I think GlennsPref maybe said this above).
Ok i got to the log in screen (yay) but if i put in KDE the screen turns off. The settings were exactly as they supposed to be (:/ not a good sign)
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