video problems
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video problems
At the moment I am running Linux mint 8 and wanted to wipe it out and install Linux Mint 9 “Isadora”. The problem I am having is that once I tell it to start the live cd the video goes blank. You can hear it log into windows but no video. Is there a way of installing the drivers for the video before you start the Live DVD? The video card is a GT9600 512 megs of ram if this help?
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vincent
Re: video problems
Try adding "nomodeset" as one of your boot options when you start Linux Mint, or try starting in compatibility mode. If your computer worked with Mint 8 flawlessly but not with Mint 9, then the most likely culprit is KMS...nomodeset should disable it. And no, you cannot install drivers prior to installing Mint.
Re: video problems
The compatibility mode didn't work. Same thing. I'm not sure how to add nomodeset unless you edit the grub and remake the disk?
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dawgdoc
Re: video problems
This post provides a link to using nomodeset and how to make it permanent. It also gives some information about Kernel Modesetting, KMS, and a link for more information.
If this does not resolve the issue search for VESA, it is a different problem which can cause a black screen at boot.
If this does not resolve the issue search for VESA, it is a different problem which can cause a black screen at boot.