On 06/12/2007, at 8:20 AM, James A. Peltier wrote: > 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 > > Try installing via a text console > > type linux text at the boot prompt. 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.