Solved by upgrade to xserver-xorg-video-savage 1:2.2.1-4ubuntu2, assume live cd should be fine with this version.
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-savage (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Fix Released -- X on Xubuntu daily install cd (Karmic) Fails on S3 Savage https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/405201 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs