Dan, If I were able to export the contents of dmesg to a file, could I use grep to sift through it faster? On Nov 22, 2013 10:18 AM, "Dan McGhee" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 11/22/2013 10:01 AM, Douglas R. Reno wrote: > > I will try it tonight when I have a chance. Is there anything specific I > should be looking for? > > > "I can't describe it, but I know it when I see it." :) > > Sorry, I couldn't resist it. > > Dmesg output is quite verbose. I use 'dmesg | less' You'll have to wade > through all the kernel, memory and bus stuff. Just scan for anything > having to do with graphics: framebuffer, fb(0), trying to load firmware, > dri, etc., etc., etc. You'll also recognize the names of your graphics > drivers. I don't remember whether or not there are any references to > "VESA" or "VGA," but there are instances of resolution. > > Going through dmesg can be tedious. However, if you're meticulous about > it and bear with it, you will probably find something to put you on the > right track. I many times get enough information only to ask the right > question. But it's a start. > > Dan > > -- > http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support > FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html > Unsubscribe: See the above information page > >
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