[CentOS] 5.x install - loses display when launching anaconda
James A. Peltier
jpeltier at cs.sfu.ca
Wed Dec 5 21:50:51 UTC 2007
Tom Lanyon wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Trying to install 5.0 or 5.1 (i386 or x86_64) on a new system from an
> install DVD. As soon as the installer launches anaconda, the screen
> shuts off and from this point I'm unable to switch to any other tty.
> This is an Intel core2duo machine on an Intel P35 chipset motherboard,
> Geforce 8400GS video card connected to a BenQ 20" widescreen LCD.
>
> Any ideas what could cause this behaviour or how to debug further
> (obviously I can't see any error messages as my virtual consoles are no
> loner available)?
>
> I think I'll try installing via a serial console when I get home and see
> if I have more success.
>
> Regards,
> Tom
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Try installing via a text console
type linux text at the boot prompt.
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