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Mepis-3.3.1.test01 fails to start GUI on new ATI X300 motherboards...


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Mepis-3.3.1.test01 fails to start GUI on new ATI X300 motherboards; specifically on ECS RS480-M. Note that Mepis-3.3 does load the GUI properly. Also, when either version is shut down it locks up the motherboard.
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?MenuID=90&LanID=0&DetailID=506&DetailName=Specification
-pc

mmelbert's picture

force the graphics driver

pc,
Did you try forcing the graphics driver? Try adding "xdrvr=radeon" to your grub entry see if that will boot. Next try "xdrvr=vesa". If all else fails try using "xdrvr=fbdev". Then during the install it should allow you install the ATI proprietary driver.
Also if you can get to a point where you can get a "kudzu -p" output that would be very helpful.
If you need help with anything let me know.

Matt

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