undefined mode number

Forum: HD Install
Topic: undefined mode number
started by: rossjman1

Posted by rossjman1 on Jan. 21 2005,00:28

Hi. I have a floppy install of dsl 0.9.2. Whenever I start up the computer and select Linux from the Lilo menu, I get a message that goes something like this:

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You passed an undefined mode number. Please press return to see video modes avaliable or press space to skip

I have searched the forums and found this, but I have not found the right answer. I use Xvesa for my color and resolution needs, but if I choose the right video mode, will this allow me to use a higher resolution?

Posted by cbagger01 on Jan. 21 2005,03:51

Boot with this command:

dsl vga=normal xsetup

This will stop these messages and let you choose your xwindows resolution.

Posted by rossjman1 on Jan. 21 2005,04:06

How do I do that when I have a hd install? And I already have settings with Xvesa in xsetup.sh...

Posted by mikshaw on Jan. 21 2005,04:16

Then you'd probably need to do 'sudo xsetup.sh'

Posted by rossjman1 on Jan. 21 2005,18:23

That's not my question, I already know how to change res/color depth. My question was if I choose the right video mode number, would my computer be able to support a greater resolution?

Posted by roberts on Jan. 21 2005,18:34

It is always best to resolve your video setting by using the liveCD and then the VGA mode will be passed to the hard drive install script.

In your case:
As user root edit /etc/lilo.conf
Look for VGA=791
Change it to VGA=normal

After your edit is complete then issue the lilo command to reinstall lilo bootloader