On October 24, 2003 01:32 pm, Sridhar M.A. wrote: > I am currently trying out 2.6-test8. I am able to compile and install > it. There are apparently no problems in running the same. I could even > get the nvidia driver working after applying the patches from minion.de. > In all, I have a fully functional system. > > But what I miss is my the 1024x768 console screen. I have the following > in my grub/menu.lst > > title Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.4.22 > root (hd0,2) > kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.22 root=/dev/hda3 ro vga=791 > ide0=ata66 idebus=66 > savedefault > boot > > title Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.0-test8 > root (hd0,2) > kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.0-test8 root=/dev/hda3 ro ide0=ata66 > vga=791 idebus=66 savedefault > boot > > With vga=791, the monitor displays a floating out of sync message box. > But 2.4.22 has no complaints about the same. Is there something else > that has to be set to get the hi-res console? > > I checked the config files of both the kernels for the selected options. > They are identical. > > Regards,
I had the same problem and I think it is the CONFIG_FB_VGA16=y that is the cause but I am not positive I made a couple of changes that compile and it worked so I never tried changing anything after that. If you want to look at my working config for test9 it can be found here: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/scormier/ Stephen Cormier -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]