This still happens with fglrx-updates 2:12.104-0ubuntu0.0.1 It also happens sometimes just by closing the lid.
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1171879 Title: [fglrx] [mi] EQ overflowing: screen turns off when idle and laptop freezes Status in “fglrx-installer” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Sometimes when leaving the computer unattended, the screen turns off and the computer seems frozen. CPU seems to be working at full speed. Swithing to virtual terminals is not possible, and other actions seem not to be working (like using multi-media keys to play music). However, alt+Sysrq does work and it is able to successfully re-boot the machine. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: fglrx 2:8.960-0ubuntu1.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-40.64-generic-pae 3.2.40 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-40-generic-pae i686 NonfreeKernelModules: fglrx ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.2 Architecture: i386 Date: Tue Apr 23 16:20:48 2013 EcryptfsInUse: Yes InstallationMedia: Kubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Release i386 (20120423) MarkForUpload: True SourcePackage: fglrx-installer UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1171879/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp