need help

Forum: HD Install
Topic: need help
started by: ghis

Posted by ghis on Sep. 24 2005,12:53

Hi
I have a problem to load small linux. When I put the livecd in and reboot my computer, everything seem to be ok but after all load, nothing, black screen only. Nothings...
Please I really want to try Linux ...

thank

Posted by green on Sep. 24 2005,15:43

It would be helpful if you could provide whay type of system you are using, video card info, etc.

Otherwise, try this:

press Ctrl + F1

or

press Alt + F1

You should get a command prompt.

Type:

xsetup.sh

and press enter.

Try the different and various settings possible.

If you provide details about the the PC you are using, maybe someone can tell you what you need to do for your specific system.

Posted by ghis on Sep. 24 2005,17:06

sorry for that
I have a Amd athlon tm xp
512 ram
1.9ghz
service pack 1

My os is Windows xp

Video card Nvedia geforece fx 5600

thank for your help

Posted by green on Sep. 25 2005,21:47

Ah, Nvidia. That may be the reason you are not seeing anything. I have the fx5200 and had the same issue.

What I did was use the fb (frame buffer) mode.

Boot the DSL CD, at the boot prompt where you enter all your boot options, put this one:

dsl xsetup

At some point you will have some options to choose from. Choose the

xfbdev

option. Then choose your mouse option and keyboard.

DSL should start X after your choices are made. If not, and you see a command prompt, enter this:

startx

You should get a visual on your desktop now.

This is all fine and well, but with the Nvidia stuff, you may want to start thinking about xfree86 and the nvidia drivers. Both of which are in the DSL repository. You can search on these terms in the forums for some helpful tips. Otherwise, you can create a new post in the forums. Nvidia stuff works so much better with xfree and the nvidia drivers for DSL that I am sure you will be glad you did it.

Good luck.