Linux Boot

[Plasma_Snake]

I tried to run the Ubuntu from the Dec.2007 live CD.
System boots the Linux and I can here the sound playing but screen shows "No Signal". It also happened with one or two games earlier so I had to uninstall them. What could be the reason?
My Brain says that its cause I've given input to monitor through my graphics card's DVI port and the Linux is using by default the D-Sub port of the Mobo. Is this the reason or whatever help me out cause I want to start using Linux and have left a RAW 60 GB space for the Linux partition.

[ray|raven]

Wrong Section.
Reported.

[Plasma_Snake]

Well u were very quick to report it as a wrong section post but can u be as diligent in providing the solution to it???

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by rayraven

Wrong Section.
Reported.

its not wrong section.
its a display issue, so tchnically speaking, it CAN be here.

[Plasma_Snake]

Please stop quibbling 'bout the correctness of area relevance of this post and please a give a solution to this problem. This shitty problem is keeping me from going Open Source so in the name of all
those Linux lovers please help me

[praka123]

No Idea what you are trying to convey.rather than bashing others do explain your problem in a correct Language
if it is a problem with sound devices or graphics problem


what resolution is your display supports?
/etc/X11/xorg.conf got a section "screen",there you have to edit and give the correct resolution you want and remove all other modes.
For eg: below is mine on a 15" samtron monitor with resltn 800x600 in that space you should give whatever resolution you want.
you can edit the file by pressing ALT+F2 to get run dialog and run below command to open /etc/X11/xorg.conf as root.

gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Section "Screen"
    Identifier    "Default Screen"
    Device          "nVidia Corporation G70 [GeForce 7300 GT]"
    Monitor        "S/T 57/56E/V"
    DefaultDepth    24
    DefaultFbBpp    32
    SubSection "Display"
            Depth           24
                FbBpp           32
        Modes        "800x600"
    EndSubSection
EndSection

also,do you have installed correct display drivers for nvidia/ati if you hold any of these graphics card?

[NucleusKore]

See this thread
Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10

[Plasma_Snake]

I'm using my Nvidia 7600GT graphic's card for output and using a Samsung Bordeaux 26inch LCD TV as display. My problem is same, no display during boot up of Live CD only sound. Since I'm totally new to Linux tell me how can I change the display settings during boot up when I can't see a singe thing.. Also my GPU driver is Forceware 169.28, if it is of any help that is.

[praka123]

which distro?Ubuntu?press ctrl+alt+f2 and edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
using nano editor.before that are u ready to go through editing in terminal?if not,try some other newer distros.

[Plasma_Snake]

I'm trying to run Ubuntu's live CD, the one given by Digit in its December 2007 issue. My friend ran it on his system, and it worked just fine no display hitches whatsoever. Please tell me how to make it run on mine.

[infra_red_dude]

1) What is your friend's setup? I mean, does he use the TV as monitor too?

2) How do you connect the TV to your system, being your primary display? When you say you use DVI, was it always like this?

When I switched from VGA to DVI I had to run Startup Manager and correct the resolutions and stuff, otherwise I always got a out-of-range and no signal error.

[Plasma_Snake]

My friend uses a LG 14inch monitor. I'm using my LCD TV as monitor and at the graphics card end I'm using DVI to D-Sub converter to connect it to D-Sub input of the LCD. My BIOS setting also has PCI Express/Int VGA, selected as mode of display and I think this is where the problem lies but worried that if I switch over to internal VGA as a mode of video signal output, won't my games and movie performance be affected?

[Ranjya]

First connect your TV via D-Sub of mobo.
Assuming your mobo has onboard graphics
Boot Ubuntu
Install Ubuntu
Connect to Internet.
Download Nvidia drivers and install.
Edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
In the graphic card section change to your nvidia card.
don't forget the pci id
Save and shutdown.
Change cable from mobo to graphic card i.e
Graphic card DVI........Dsub Samsung
Boot to Ubuntu.
(Kind of tedious )

[Plasma_Snake]

OK so I changed my video output to MoBo's VGA one and changed in BIOS video output to Internal VGA only. My MoBo is 945 chipset based and has on-board Intel's 950 GMA graphics controller. Ran the Ubuntu 7.10 from Dec. 2007 DVD and ran it in safe graphics mode. Screen flickered many times i.e
gave No Signal message, so after few seconds I got this message"Display Server was Shutdown 6 times in last 90 seconds. It must be something bad, will try after 2 minutes". Now what the **** is wrong? Moreover earlier using GPU's output i was getting the res of 1360x768 which is the max my screen supports but now I'm getting only some friggin' low or ultra high res options which my screen doesn't supports(high ones). I know u gonna say Update the Damn drivers so again I say How i.e from Where? Also give me the solution to this Linux problem also, PLEASE
P.S: Update my 945G's 950 GMA from version 6.14.10.4543 to 6.14.10.4926 but still no 1360x768 res. option

[Plasma_Snake]

Tried Power Strip but there were Refresh rate issues. Tried to install
the Ubuntu but **** stops me at a Black screen with Boot Script OK showing
(Just tell me How to install it). Man all these problem are making me crazy and I fear might drive me off the Linux path. HELP

[Ranjya]

Rudick,
If you have a CRT connect it.
OR
Borrow that friends CRT.
Install Ubuntu.
Then try this guide to configure your LCD
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=221174

I think Ubuntu is not able to configure your LCD
hence the problem.
Moreover not many would have a setup like yours,
hence help even on google or forums would be difficult.

[Plasma_Snake]

Ranjya Man, last time I tried to run Ubuntu through a live CD it ran OK. Now the problem is "How to install it?" and onthis How I'm working but would really appreciate ur help. Second thing is that through my Graphics card I'm able to get the perfect res of 1360x768 at 60Hz but when I switch to Mobo's Video Output there is no option for this res, tried PowerStrip but ****ed up some settings so now need a way to get the res of 1360x768
through Mobo's Graphics otherwise there's always the option of doing the stuff that u earlier mentioned.