[PLUG] Knoppix blank screen

[Richard C. Steffens]

Carlos Konstanski wrote:

> If the kernel command line has something like "vga=791" in it, and your
> video setup can't handle it, you will get a blank screen, but the bootup
> will keep chugging right along.  vesa is a good call, or at least get the
> vga parameter out of the command line.


Daniel Hedlund wrote:

> Hit the <F1> key (or something like that) at the boot prompt.  It 
> should give you some options you can specify.  Try changing your 
> monitor's resolution and/or modes.  Perhaps try to force vesa mode.  
> Let us know if that helps.

I'll try that later. I was only trying to boot the Knoppix CD when I was 
having trouble getting very far with the rescue boot from the install 
CD. Since that finally worked, this is temporarily moot. However, thanks 
for the info. I know it will be useful another day.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens