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Re: [opensuse] booting to command line instead of desktop
- From: "David C. Rankin" <drankinatty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:06:04 -0600
- Message-id: <4922D9DC.2060800@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
dwain wrote:
Dwain (here is the long version),
At the command prompt, enter the root user name and password. First, as
always, make a backup of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf so you know you have a safe
copy of where you started out.
# cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.20081118
Now, if you just want to get back to a graphics screen quickly, you can
see if
you can use the original xorg.conf from your install to at least start kde or
whatever you use. The file is usually saved as, curiously enough,
xorg.conf.install. See if you have it:
07:28 arete~> l /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4695 2008-11-14 14:05 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
If not, look at what you do have:
07:34 arete~> l /etc/X11/xorg.*
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4433 2008-11-15 02:40 /etc/X11/xorg.conf
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4695 2008-11-14 14:05 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 36 2008-11-15 02:37 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.md5
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3930 2008-11-15 02:27 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.nv.working
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3930 2008-11-15 02:37 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.saxsave
You probably won't have all of those, but you should have a few. If you
want
to continue getting the nvidia driver working, keep reading, if you just want
to see if you can get back to your original install and you have
xorg.conf.install, then:
# cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Before doing anything else, see what module it will try to load and
then load
it with modprobe:
# grep Driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Driver "kbd"
Driver "mouse"
Driver "nvidia"
Ignore the keyboard "kbd" and "mouse" and look at the last one. I am
loading
the nvidia driver. If you haven't changed video cards and are just trying to
install the nvidia driver, then you should see either:
Driver "fbdev"
Driver "nv"
Now just check to see if the module you have listed is loaded (example
for the
nvidia driver):
# lsmod | grep nvidia
nvidia 7823000 46
i2c_core 51744 1 nvidia
If the driver you need isn't loaded, load it with modprobe (example for
nvidia):
# modprobe -v nvidia
It will tell you if it succeeded or failed. Then just start the xserver
to
test your display:
# startx
This will start your desktop for root, but you will find out if it
works. If
all is well, you will be back to a desktop. Now just logout and you will be
back at the command prompt. (You need to be here anyway) Now lets get the
nvidia driver working for you. The quickest and simplest way is to grab a copy
of an initial xorg.conf for nvidia from my site and copy it to your
/etc/X11/xorg.conf, then load the nvidia module and startx. The xorg.conf I
have is safe, it's set for an lcd monitor at a vertical refresh 60Hz so your
not going to over power your monitor. Grab a copy at:
http://www.3111skyline.com/download/linux/nvidia/xorg.conf.nvidia.initial
In the xorg.conf I have put modelines for a number of different
resolutions.
Just uncomment the one you want and comment out the rest. It is currently
defaulted to 1024x768.
Now, install the module and startx (you may need to remove your current
module
with 'rmmod modulename' like 'rmmod nv', then:
# modprobe -v nvidia
# startx
You can then use Yast and sax2 from within your desktop to change the
monitor
and refresh, etc...
If all else fails and you are still looking at the command prompt, then
let's
use sax2 to configure the xorg.conf for the nvidia driver. (sax2 has gotten a
little senile lately, but it should still work) At the command prompt:
# sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia
Then just wait until sax2 configures the display. It may take a minute
and the
display might flash, but be patient. At the end you should be able to save the
new settings, and have a working nvidia driver.
If sax doesn't work, there are several options. you may need to modify
your
/etc/X11/xorg.conf manually. In any text editor (vi, joe, whatever) open the
file and change the line "Driver" line in the "Device" section from whatever it
presently is to "nvidia" like this:
Section "Device"
BoardName "Framebuffer Graphics"
#Driver "nv"
Driver "nvidia"
Identifier "Device[0]"
Screen 0
VendorName "VESA"
EndSection
You don't have to worry about BoardName or VendorName, they are just
text fields.
If your panicking because you don't know vi, no sweat, just do this
(still as
root):
# vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Once in vi, you can use the arrow keys to move around (or h,j,k,l,
0-zero, and
$). Scroll down to your driver line and put the cursor on the line. (first we
will always make sure we are in command mode) So press escape twice [ESC][ESC].
Then press the following:
yy (this will yank the line into the buffer - aka copy it)
$ or [end] (moves cursor to end of line - you may use arrow key)
p (paste new line)
k or [up] (up one line)
0 or [home] (that's zero - move to beginning of line
i (you are now in insert mode - look lower left)
# (type a # to comment original line out)
[ESC][ESC] (get out of insert mode - and back to command mode)
j or [down] (go down one line)
$ or [end] (end of line)
i (insert mode - use backspace key, to erase old module)
then just type (type in "nvidia" for the new module name)
[ESC][ESC] (the CYA command again to exit insert mode)
if your satisfied with your work and it looks like my example above, then
:wq (write and quit)
( in vi, if ever something doesn't work like you think it should [ESC][ESC] is
your friend, then try again.)
Now make sure you have the nvidia driver loaded and if not load it and
give it
a whirl:
# lsmod | grep nvidia || modprobe -v nvidia
# startx
If you are still stuck after this, post again! Good luck.
--
David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. |
Rankin Law Firm, PLLC | Countdown for openSuSE 11.1
510 Ochiltree Street | http://counter.opensuse.org/11.1/small
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 |
Telephone: (936) 715-9333 | openSoftware und SystemEntwicklung
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i just installed the nvidia driver for my graphics card and rebooted.
when i did, i was brought to the command line instead of the desktop.
how do i get the system to load the desktop again and not take me to
the command line?
i'm new to opensuse and this problem, so i don't know how to recover.
cheers,
dwain
--
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin
Franklin
Dwain (here is the long version),
At the command prompt, enter the root user name and password. First, as
always, make a backup of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf so you know you have a safe
copy of where you started out.
# cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.20081118
Now, if you just want to get back to a graphics screen quickly, you can
see if
you can use the original xorg.conf from your install to at least start kde or
whatever you use. The file is usually saved as, curiously enough,
xorg.conf.install. See if you have it:
07:28 arete~> l /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4695 2008-11-14 14:05 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
If not, look at what you do have:
07:34 arete~> l /etc/X11/xorg.*
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4433 2008-11-15 02:40 /etc/X11/xorg.conf
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 4695 2008-11-14 14:05 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 36 2008-11-15 02:37 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.md5
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3930 2008-11-15 02:27 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.nv.working
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3930 2008-11-15 02:37 /etc/X11/xorg.conf.saxsave
You probably won't have all of those, but you should have a few. If you
want
to continue getting the nvidia driver working, keep reading, if you just want
to see if you can get back to your original install and you have
xorg.conf.install, then:
# cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf.install /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Before doing anything else, see what module it will try to load and
then load
it with modprobe:
# grep Driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Driver "kbd"
Driver "mouse"
Driver "nvidia"
Ignore the keyboard "kbd" and "mouse" and look at the last one. I am
loading
the nvidia driver. If you haven't changed video cards and are just trying to
install the nvidia driver, then you should see either:
Driver "fbdev"
Driver "nv"
Now just check to see if the module you have listed is loaded (example
for the
nvidia driver):
# lsmod | grep nvidia
nvidia 7823000 46
i2c_core 51744 1 nvidia
If the driver you need isn't loaded, load it with modprobe (example for
nvidia):
# modprobe -v nvidia
It will tell you if it succeeded or failed. Then just start the xserver
to
test your display:
# startx
This will start your desktop for root, but you will find out if it
works. If
all is well, you will be back to a desktop. Now just logout and you will be
back at the command prompt. (You need to be here anyway) Now lets get the
nvidia driver working for you. The quickest and simplest way is to grab a copy
of an initial xorg.conf for nvidia from my site and copy it to your
/etc/X11/xorg.conf, then load the nvidia module and startx. The xorg.conf I
have is safe, it's set for an lcd monitor at a vertical refresh 60Hz so your
not going to over power your monitor. Grab a copy at:
http://www.3111skyline.com/download/linux/nvidia/xorg.conf.nvidia.initial
In the xorg.conf I have put modelines for a number of different
resolutions.
Just uncomment the one you want and comment out the rest. It is currently
defaulted to 1024x768.
Now, install the module and startx (you may need to remove your current
module
with 'rmmod modulename' like 'rmmod nv', then:
# modprobe -v nvidia
# startx
You can then use Yast and sax2 from within your desktop to change the
monitor
and refresh, etc...
If all else fails and you are still looking at the command prompt, then
let's
use sax2 to configure the xorg.conf for the nvidia driver. (sax2 has gotten a
little senile lately, but it should still work) At the command prompt:
# sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia
Then just wait until sax2 configures the display. It may take a minute
and the
display might flash, but be patient. At the end you should be able to save the
new settings, and have a working nvidia driver.
If sax doesn't work, there are several options. you may need to modify
your
/etc/X11/xorg.conf manually. In any text editor (vi, joe, whatever) open the
file and change the line "Driver" line in the "Device" section from whatever it
presently is to "nvidia" like this:
Section "Device"
BoardName "Framebuffer Graphics"
#Driver "nv"
Driver "nvidia"
Identifier "Device[0]"
Screen 0
VendorName "VESA"
EndSection
You don't have to worry about BoardName or VendorName, they are just
text fields.
If your panicking because you don't know vi, no sweat, just do this
(still as
root):
# vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Once in vi, you can use the arrow keys to move around (or h,j,k,l,
0-zero, and
$). Scroll down to your driver line and put the cursor on the line. (first we
will always make sure we are in command mode) So press escape twice [ESC][ESC].
Then press the following:
yy (this will yank the line into the buffer - aka copy it)
$ or [end] (moves cursor to end of line - you may use arrow key)
p (paste new line)
k or [up] (up one line)
0 or [home] (that's zero - move to beginning of line
i (you are now in insert mode - look lower left)
# (type a # to comment original line out)
[ESC][ESC] (get out of insert mode - and back to command mode)
j or [down] (go down one line)
$ or [end] (end of line)
i (insert mode - use backspace key, to erase old module)
then just type (type in "nvidia" for the new module name)
[ESC][ESC] (the CYA command again to exit insert mode)
if your satisfied with your work and it looks like my example above, then
:wq (write and quit)
( in vi, if ever something doesn't work like you think it should [ESC][ESC] is
your friend, then try again.)
Now make sure you have the nvidia driver loaded and if not load it and
give it
a whirl:
# lsmod | grep nvidia || modprobe -v nvidia
# startx
If you are still stuck after this, post again! Good luck.
--
David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. |
Rankin Law Firm, PLLC | Countdown for openSuSE 11.1
510 Ochiltree Street | http://counter.opensuse.org/11.1/small
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 |
Telephone: (936) 715-9333 | openSoftware und SystemEntwicklung
Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 | http://www.opensuse.org/
www.rankinlawfirm.com |
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