[CentOS] 5.x install - loses display when launching, anaconda
Tom Lanyon
tom at netspot.com.au
Thu Dec 6 23:57:33 UTC 2007
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
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