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