[CentOS] 5.x install - loses display when launching, anaconda

[Tom Lanyon]

On 07/12/2007, at 1:54 AM, David G. Miller wrote:

> Tom Lanyon <tom at netspot.com.au> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I forgot to mention I tried installing via both graphical and  
>> text.  Also tried a network-based text install. All presented no  
>> video output  whatsoever at the anaconda launch point.
> I think the correct option is "nofb" for no frame buffer at the  
> original install screen (linux nofb).  I ran into this when I first  
> put Linux on my laptop back in the summer of 2005.  I originally  
> worked around it by just attaching an external monitor which also  
> works but takes a little more planning and effort.
> The problem probably has something to do with anaconda shifting into  
> graphics mode when anaconda starts but the mode isn't compatible  
> with the laptop's LCD display.  Using nofb tells the kernel not to  
> use frame buffers which keeps the install in a standard (e.g., VGA)  
> mode or the external monitor works with the display mode.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave

Dave,

Thanks - can't believe I didn't think of the framebuffer earlier.

Using nofb does indeed allow me to progress with the installation.

Cheers,
Tom