<SOLVED> Failed to Start the X server

[voodoojoey]

I installed Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon 64-bit edition today, with no problems. It told me to restart (fairly typical of an OS installation), so I did. However, every time I've tried to boot it up it's given me the error "Failed to start the x server (your graphical interface). It is likely that it is not set up correctly. Would you like to view the X server output to disclose the problem?

and I get this error code with it:

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ieee 80211 phy0:start:tid 1 is not agg'able

This is the X server output:

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X.Org X Server 1.11.3
Release Date: 2011-12-16
Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.24-29-server x86_64 Ubuntu
Current Operating System: linux joe-Inspiron-M5010 3.2.0-23-generic #36-Ubuntu SMP Tue Apr 10 20:39:51 UTC 2012 x86_64
Kernel Command line: Boot_Image=/boot/vmlinuz/3.2.0-23generic root=UUID=38b161a2-33ff-4162-a9da-b07cb9949ae0ro quiet splash
Build Date: 05 April 2012 04:32:37 AM
Xorg-server 2:1.11.4-0ubuntu10. (For technical support please see http://www.ubuntu.com/support)
Current version of pixman: 0.24.4 Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational, (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==logfile: "/var/log/Xorg.O.log" Time: Thu Jun 14 17:20:12 2012
(==) Using Config file: "/etc/xii/Xorg.conf"
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/xii/Xorg.conf.d"
Vesa: Ignoring device with a bound kernel drive
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal Server Error:
No Screens found.
Please consult the X.org foundation's support at http://wiki.x.org for help. Please also check the log file at "/var/log/Xorg.0.log" for additional information.
xxd Sig Give Up: Closing log
Server terminated with error (1). Closing log file.

I have a Dell Inspiron m5010 laptop, an AMD Phenom(tm) II N930 Quad-Core Processor 2.00 GHz, 4.00 GB of RAM, 64 Bit Operating system, and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 graphics card. I hope I gave enough information for this problem to be solved, and as I am rather new to linux, all your help is appreciated. Thank you.

[steveking]

I shall direct you to this site:

http://markmail.org/message/4guasa4hacbmabny

seems like a kernel bug from my research. hope this helps?

[oobetimer]

I got the same error and I resolved it this way:

1. When the message about viewing the X server output came, I pressed Ctrl Alt F2
2. Now on the new shell I ran command sudo Xorg -configure
3. Then I copied /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo cp /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf
4. At last I started X using command startx

[WSiaB]

I got the same error and I resolved it this way:

1. When the message about viewing the X server output came, I pressed Ctrl F2
2. Now on the new shell I ran command sudo Xorg -configure
3. Then I copied /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo cp /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf
4. At last I started X using command startx

oobetimer - you are awesome ( ), this also fixed my LinuxMint problem. It would seem to be a problem with X Server, not a kernel problem (I tried Ubuntu but had the same problem on this desktop (but no problems with same spec laptop)).

[tetraodon]

I just wanted to say thanks!
Your solution worked on HP-Envy 14

[nevdelap]

Thank you. Worked for me too. Asus 1000H.

[realflow100]

Please help I tried doing what you said but i couldn't get past the ctrl+F2 thing! (didnt do anything when i pressed it)

[oobetimer]

Please help I tried doing what you said but i couldn't get past the ctrl+F2 thing! (didnt do anything when i pressed it)

Sorry.. my typo. It is Ctrl Alt F2

[realflow100]

ok now it says command xorg -configure not found?
help me! my computer hates me!!

[oobetimer]

ok now it says command xorg -configure not found?
help me! my computer hates me!!

Xorg -configure

It is a big X..

[realflow100]

ok i got everything working but now i know for sure the file is in /etc/X11/xorg.conf because i start my PC in recovery mode then start up graphical mode (not using any graphics drivers though because im stuck at low resolution) I go to the folder to look to see if the file is there and it IS there but my computers screen is stuck in 1000x700 (or something around that) screen resolution when my monitor supports 1280x800 but when i go to restart my computer and start up in graphical mode normally i STILL get the same error!
probably exactly the same thing as in the first post of this thread
it says theres a configuration file missing or something (im going to copy and paste a log file or two if thats okay?)

[AndroidJunkie]

I got the same error and I resolved it this way:

1. When the message about viewing the X server output came, I pressed Ctrl Alt F2
2. Now on the new shell I ran command sudo Xorg -configure
3. Then I copied /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo cp /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

After getting Ctrl Alt F2 to work, I entered sudo Xorg -configure and got

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(EE) open /dev/fb0: No such file or directory
Number of created screens does not match number of detected devices

I only have one screen connected

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Configuration failed
ddxSigGiveUp: Closing log
Server terminated with error (2). Closing log file.

Then I entered

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sudo cp /home/family/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

and got

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cp: cannot create regular file '/etc/X11/xorg.conf' : No such file or directory

Any ideas as to what I can to to fix my black screen problem?

[oobetimer]

Any ideas as to what I can to to fix my black screen problem?

You have to login on the new shell after pressing Ctrl Alt F2 and then run sudo Xorg -configure

[AndroidJunkie]

Yup. I was logged in as well.

[oobetimer]

(EE) open /dev/fb0: No such file or directory
Number of created screens does not match number of detected devices[/code] I only have one screen

It is a bug .. https://bugs.launchpad.net/linuxmint/+bug/900246

An alternate way may works? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trW4BTFYsIM&feature=plcp

[bluejakky]

hey, there. Im pretty much a Linux Rookie. And I had the same problem as you did.
Then try to figure out why there's no such file , i typed in : ls
and to my surprise the xorg.conf.new is right there.
so I changed the 2nd code line to : sudo cp xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf
It then worked as a charm !!!
I dont know if you are still using Linux , anyways, best luck.
Hope this would help any1 who suffers from the same problem.

I got the same error and I resolved it this way:

1. When the message about viewing the X server output came, I pressed Ctrl Alt F2
2. Now on the new shell I ran command sudo Xorg -configure
3. Then I copied /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo cp /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

After getting Ctrl Alt F2 to work, I entered sudo Xorg -configure and got

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(EE) open /dev/fb0: No such file or directory
Number of created screens does not match number of detected devices

I only have one screen connected

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Configuration failed
ddxSigGiveUp: Closing log
Server terminated with error (2). Closing log file.

Then I entered

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sudo cp /home/family/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

and got

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cp: cannot create regular file '/etc/X11/xorg.conf' : No such file or directory

Any ideas as to what I can to to fix my black screen problem?

[josephpmh]

Copy Xorg.conf into /etc/X11 didn't work for me, either. I suspect that that's because I have an NVIDIA driver.

What DID work is this:

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sudo mdm stop

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cd [the directory where I extracted the NVIDIA driver installer]

In my case, I found it in my Downloads directory.
Finally:

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./NVIDIA*.run

Hope this works for you.

[dvdrev]

I have the same problem but I'm using Linux 8 on a Dell Precisioin M4300.
Its a work laptop so I am not sure if anyone tampered with it but it was working fine and then one day it gave me the same xserver error as described in the first post.
I have tried the steps described above but when I type in the command: sudo Xorg -configure, I get a "Missing output divers. Configuration failed." message.
I tried continuing on with the next steps (sudo cp /home/oobe/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg/conf) and just got a message saying that no such directories existed
Any help as to what I am doing wrong or what might be the problem would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[remoulder]

using Linux 8

If you are referring to linuxMint 8 then this version is long since obsolete and no longer supported.

[Zayofethos]

Hey guys,

I have the same message popping up as well.

Failed to start X server (your graphical interface). It is likely that it is not set up correctly. Would you like to view the x server output to diagnose the problem? Yes - No


After I click "Yes" the next window reads as follows:

x.org x server 1.13.0
release date 2012-09-05
x protocol version 11, revision 0
build operating system: linux 3.2.0-26-generic i686 ubuntu
current operating system: linux 1225c 3.5.0-17-generic #28-ubuntu SMP
tue oct 9 19:32:08 UTC 2012 i686
kernel command line: BOOT_IMAGE=/vmlinuz-3.5.0-17-generic
root=UUID=894b4915-4f89-48b5-bb14-69329e1aac15 ro quiet splash
vt.handoff=7
build date: 08 october 2012 03:34:08pm
xorg-server 2:1.13.0-0ubuntu6 (for technical support please see http://www.ubuntu.com/support)
current version of pixman: 0.26.0
before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org to make sure you have the latest version.

<Ok>

However, this is where the machine just freezes and won't budge anywhere. A restart has to be done via the main power button.

Upon restarting and having chosen Linux Mint 14 from the boot menu (vs. Win7) the next window reads this:

gnu grub version 2.00-7ubuntu11

linux mint 14 mate 32 bit 3.5.7-17-generic (/dev/sda3)
linux mint 14 mate 32 bit 3.5.7-17-generic (/dev/sda3) -- recovery mode
memory test(memtest86+)
memory test(memtest86+, serial console 115200)
windows 7 (loader) (on /dev(sda1)


Use the "up arrow" and "down arrow" keys to select which entry is highlighted
press enter to boot the selected OS, "e" to edit the commands before booting or "c" for a command line.

If I choose the first option, we end up as before with the Xorg error and a frozen screen. The second option, recovery mode, brings to the recovery menu, from where I choose resume boot. This displayes the following:

You are now going to exit the recovery mode and continue the boot sequence. Please note that some graphic drivers require a full graphical boot and so will fail when resuming from recovery. If that's the case,simply reboot from the login screen and the perform a sandard boot.

This is my first step into Linux and I have no idea if the fact that I installed both Win7 and Mint 14 in the same machine makes any difference. Win7 boots just fine, no errors anywhere. Any ideas?

EDIT: Forgot to say that I actually manage to always boot into Mint through the recovery mode and so far the OS has been working OK, but it's a real hassle to always boot in the midst of a jungle of error messages..