root wrote:
>
> This is a strange one to me. I just installed Mandrake 7.2 GPL(clean
> install). When I boot up with LILO and select the default (linux), my
> monitor goes black when X starts up. The led on the monitor goes amber
> like it's no longer recieving signals from the video card.
> BUT, when I boot up and select FailSafe, and change absolutly nothing at
> the config screens (I just hit enter when it pops up) it boots into X
> just fine.?
>
> Info: Pentium MMX 200
> WD 33100 3.1Gig HD
> WD 36400 6.4Gig HD
> Diamond Stealth2000 Pro (Virge Chipset)
> Realtek 8029 PCI Ethernet
> 3Dfx VooDoo2 3D Accelerator
> SB16 SoundCard Model#CT2940
> Creative 52xMx CDRom
> Optiquest V775 Monitor
> Logitech FirstMouse+ Serial
>
> If you need any other info, let me know. Thanks!
You know, it is funny that you mention that. The same thing happens to
me when I boot using loadlin or BootMagic. Same thing happens with Red
Hat, too. I don't have a problem with Lilo, though.
