Thanks Steve and Hoyt for your responses
There seemed to be a problem with the generic S3 video card that I had.
Even when the X Video test crashed the install (I left it for a half hour
and still nothing!) a reboot of the system came up with a working Linux
without the X Server. (since I hadn't gotten to the part that asks if I
would like to boot into X Server) So far so good.
I tried agian with the MCC (Mandrake Control Center) in text mode to
configure the video card but none of the settings worked so I changed video
cards. All working fine.
It is a very generic (and old) PCI video card with no real distinctive
markings on it other then the S3 chip (Trio64V2/DX) and SP765 Rev. F over
the CE cert. Not too worried about it.
Thanks again
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hoyt Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Can't get out of X Video Test in Installation
> On Thursday 26 August 2004 22:09, Steve Jeppesen wrote:
> > On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 00:26:49 +0100
> >
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Anybody have the problem of the X Graphical Server test
> > > freezing in the installation.
> No, at least not yet.
> >
> > This used to happen to me every time I would install a new version of
> > MD. Live and learn after x number of times (probably 10 for me) and
> > I eventually quit testing the xserver during install.
> >
> > Key here is, I never upgraded the monitor - those settings remain the
> > same for each version of MD. Now I have the monitor specs kept
> > within arms length and plug in the appropriate horizontal and
> > vertical refresh rates each time, and avoid the xserver test. I just
> > choose the custom setting during install and it provides fields for
> > you to fill out - sorry I cannot be specific as to what that area of
> > the install is like and what to look for, it's been awhile since that
> > happened last.
> I have a generic monitor, there isnt even a mfg's name on it, yet this
> is good advice. But I let the system make that decision.
> >
> > IRC though, I thought the xserver test eventually times out and puts
> > you back to the install without freezing up. Again, been awhile so I
> > don't know if that happens now or not.
> In my case when I check X I get a multicolor screen (fancy test pattern)
> with a little box in the center that says something like 'is this ok'
> and a yes/no check yes every time and its all over.
> >
> > Warning though, be sure to plug in the correct values for your
> > specific monitor. If you do not have them, go to their web site and
> > search up their support area for your monitor. Unlike windows which
> > trys to protect your system/monitor (can the word "protect" be in the
> > same sentence as windows?) linux will allow you to fry the monitor at
> > your discretion.
> True but not knowing who made the monitor can be a difficulty.
> >
> > Good luck
>
> --
> Regards:
> Hoyt
> Registered Linux User # 363264
> http://counter.li.org
>
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