Resolution
Forum: HD Install
Topic: Resolution
started by: PhrozenFear
Posted by PhrozenFear on Mar. 23 2004,10:35
Okay, I know I sound like I'm flogging a dead horse, but nobody's managed to answer the question properly.I just recently did an HD install of DSL 0.6.1 (just the day before DSL 0.6.2 came out) and all was dandy, except for a resolution problem. Now, running from the CD, I use the command vga=789, and it fixes the resolution problem just fine and dandy. However, the HD install didn't get that same info copied over. So I wanna know how to set that vga=789 command into the HD install.
Also, one of my last glances at the screen gave me this little tidbit of info, but I dunno where to implement it (it was on the LiveCD loadup, with proper resolution):
Use 0x21 depth 24 bit.
Anyone know where to implement the vga=789 or that bit of code which I think might be what I'm looking for ? Thanks.
Posted by skaos on Mar. 23 2004,12:19
I'm no expert on this, but I guess that you still can write vga=789 at the "boot:"-prompt. If you're using lilo you could try to add vga=789 towards the beginning of lilo.conf (or replace 'vga=normal' if you have that) and then rerun lilo.
Posted by noNaMe on Mar. 26 2004,18:16
Hi, I have a similar problem and this solution might help...Unfortunately I am new to Linux and don't know where I can find this config file. (I have installed DSL on /dev/hda2 and I need to set the option vga=normal)
Posted by hasty on Mar. 26 2004,19:56
noNaMe use the command locate <filename> e.g. locate lilo.conf
But first run an x shell and type the command >
updatedb
to setup the database. hth.
Posted by hasty on Mar. 26 2004,19:58
too hasty posting........ don't forget to run lilo after you make any changes.Do a google for the man page first
Posted by noNaMe on Mar. 27 2004,12:01
Hi, thanks for the reply, it works now I had to change the config file on my HD located in /mnt/hda2/etc/lilo.conf and there change the vga value to "vga=normal".
Then I ran "lilo" and it worked
Posted by Delboy on Mar. 30 2004,13:41
Phrozenfear: DSL v.0.60 was the first version which allowed the hard disk install on my old laptop to memorise the parameters I had to set at live boot to make the display work properly. In my case, 'fb800x600' at the boot prompt suited my 12.5" tft fine. HD install is straightforward and so is LILO. Rebooting off the new linux partition goes straight into correct 'fb' (live) video settings without any further editing LILO config. file and it stays that way. (Press F2 on live boot prompt for 'fb---x---' line that might suit your display)
Posted by Tomo on Mar. 30 2004,16:47
I had a problem with my screen only being 800x600.I set DSL up but on booting its 1024x768 and so i couldnt see the login prompt
first make a backup of the lilo.cong
cp /etc/lilo.conf /etc/lilo.conf.bak
next you need to edit the lilo.cong
the very top line should read vga=XXX
for 800x600 16 bit change that line to read
vga=0x314
save that and reboot.
job done
-Tom