[opensuse-factory] Installing openSUSE 12.2 RC on Zotac ZBOX computer not working?
This is a bit of an odd one. I've tried to install both openSUSE 12.1 and 12.2 on my Zotac ZBOX (Atom D510 1.6GHz, with 3GB RAM, Intel GMA 3150 video). The ISO starts up and I see the initial loading screen. If I follow the console output it gets right up to launching the YaST installer, and the screen blanks with a cursor flashing in the top left. It just stays here... the YaST Installer never starts. What/where can I look to see what's going on here? The console output during the startup isn't too helpful. No errors show up there (at least not that I can see). i can't even see anything helpful or useful to put into a bug report (if that's even what is needed here). Generally this computer is very Linux compatible... and other distros will install just fine... it's only openSUSE that fails to make a go of it. C -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset. On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 9:34 AM, C <smaug42@opensuse.org> wrote:
This is a bit of an odd one.
I've tried to install both openSUSE 12.1 and 12.2 on my Zotac ZBOX (Atom D510 1.6GHz, with 3GB RAM, Intel GMA 3150 video). The ISO starts up and I see the initial loading screen. If I follow the console output it gets right up to launching the YaST installer, and the screen blanks with a cursor flashing in the top left. It just stays here... the YaST Installer never starts.
What/where can I look to see what's going on here? The console output during the startup isn't too helpful. No errors show up there (at least not that I can see). i can't even see anything helpful or useful to put into a bug report (if that's even what is needed here).
Generally this computer is very Linux compatible... and other distros will install just fine... it's only openSUSE that fails to make a go of it.
C -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
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On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong. I know the computer works... I'm typing this reply on it (using a non-openSUSE distro) right now. C. -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Sunday 2012-07-29 20:55, C wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On 29 July 2012 20:05, Jan Engelhardt <jengelh@inai.de> wrote:
On Sunday 2012-07-29 20:55, C wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset.
Hi all, I'm using 12.1 on my Z-Box to type this, I had no issues at all either installing (in November I think, looking at file dates) or running daily since. I use this machine too much to be able to use it for 12.2 pre-release tests unfortunately. I don't have "nomodeset" or "textmode" elements in my kernel parameters, just LUKS encryption (which also installed perfectly) - if you want me to post any config files let me know. -- Cheers Richard (MQ) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Richard MQ <osl2008@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset.
Hi all,
I'm using 12.1 on my Z-Box to type this, I had no issues at all either installing (in November I think, looking at file dates) or running daily since. I use this machine too much to be able to use it for 12.2 pre-release tests unfortunately.
I don't have "nomodeset" or "textmode" elements in my kernel parameters, just LUKS encryption (which also installed perfectly) - if you want me to post any config files let me know.
I didn't think nomodeset would help in this situation... and it made no difference. I did manage to get 12.2rc1 (and 12.1) to install by using the text version of the installer. It just refuses to install using the GUI YaST. Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS. C. -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon 30 Jul 2012 01:15:43 PM EDT, C wrote:
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Richard MQ <osl2008@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset.
Hi all,
I'm using 12.1 on my Z-Box to type this, I had no issues at all either installing (in November I think, looking at file dates) or running daily since. I use this machine too much to be able to use it for 12.2 pre-release tests unfortunately.
I don't have "nomodeset" or "textmode" elements in my kernel parameters, just LUKS encryption (which also installed perfectly) - if you want me to post any config files let me know.
I didn't think nomodeset would help in this situation... and it made no difference. I did manage to get 12.2rc1 (and 12.1) to install by using the text version of the installer. It just refuses to install using the GUI YaST.
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS.
C.
Have you tried acpi-off? -- Cheers! Roman --------------------------------------------------------------- openSUSE -- Get it! Discover it! Share it! --------------------------------------------------------------- http://linuxcounter.net/ #179293 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On 07/31/2012 11:31 AM, Roman Bysh wrote:
On Mon 30 Jul 2012 01:15:43 PM EDT, C wrote:
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Richard MQ <osl2008@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset.
Hi all,
I'm using 12.1 on my Z-Box to type this, I had no issues at all either installing (in November I think, looking at file dates) or running daily since. I use this machine too much to be able to use it for 12.2 pre-release tests unfortunately.
I don't have "nomodeset" or "textmode" elements in my kernel parameters, just LUKS encryption (which also installed perfectly) - if you want me to post any config files let me know.
I didn't think nomodeset would help in this situation... and it made no difference. I did manage to get 12.2rc1 (and 12.1) to install by using the text version of the installer. It just refuses to install using the GUI YaST.
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS.
C.
Have you tried acpi-off?
Correction Add acpi=off in the Boot Options Roman -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On July 30, 2012 07:15:43 PM C wrote:
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Richard MQ <osl2008@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky <znmeb@znmeb.net> wrote:
Have you tried adding "nomodeset" to the command line when you boot the ISO or selecting "safe" mode? I've found that necessary on my ancient NVidia chipset.
Yes, I tried nomodeset and safe mode... no effect. The ISOs boot up fine - I can follow he boot sequence along right up until YaST is launched, and then nothing, and I can't see anything obvious yet that gives me any hint as to what's going wrong.
Besides nomodeset, you also want textmode=1. Starting an X server's plugins that require KMS to be active seldomly goes unpunished when KMS is deactivated via nomodeset.
Hi all,
I'm using 12.1 on my Z-Box to type this, I had no issues at all either installing (in November I think, looking at file dates) or running daily since. I use this machine too much to be able to use it for 12.2 pre-release tests unfortunately.
I don't have "nomodeset" or "textmode" elements in my kernel parameters, just LUKS encryption (which also installed perfectly) - if you want me to post any config files let me know.
I didn't think nomodeset would help in this situation... and it made no difference. I did manage to get 12.2rc1 (and 12.1) to install by using the text version of the installer. It just refuses to install using the GUI YaST.
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS.
C.
I you are seeing blue skin in youtube videos with Flash. Right-click and select Settings and disable "enable hardware accleration". -- Cheers! Roman -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:11 AM, Roman Bysh <rbtc1@rogers.com> wrote:
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS.
I you are seeing blue skin in youtube videos with Flash. Right-click and select Settings and disable "enable hardware accleration".
No that's not it - that issue is specific to Flash with nVidia, and this machine has an Intel 3150. I'm seeing terrible frame rates (to the point of being a slideshow) and tearing in any Flash video played, especially in full screen on both 12.1 and 12.2RC1. It's an openSUSE specific issue (and not really a Factory issue)... if I boot to another distro, Flash videos play fine in browser or full screen. This issue has been discussed on the openSUSE forums, but the suggestions there (eg removing vga= from the Grub boot line, or creating an /etc/adobe config file) have no impact on Flash quality. Normally, I'd just chalk this up to it being simply "Flash sucks on Linux" but.... other distros I test on this same machine with the same lineup of apps/versions do not have any problems with Flash (ie no slideshow/tearing) on the same test videos. I will have more time this weekend to look into it a bit more. If I can gather more info, I'll post about it on the main list - it's not Factory specific... more of a general problem with openSUSE. C. -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
Am 08/01/12, schrieb C <smaug42@opensuse.org>:
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:11 AM, Roman Bysh <rbtc1@rogers.com> wrote:
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS. [...]
No that's not it - that issue is specific to Flash with nVidia, and this machine has an Intel 3150.
IIRC 3150 is one of these horrible Poulsbo/GMA500 based designs. It most probably needs a binary blob to work fast, and I dont know if the stock kernel supports this binary blob. Regards, Stefan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 3:42 PM, "Stefan Brüns" <Stefan.Bruens@rwth-aachen.de> wrote:
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS. [...]
No that's not it - that issue is specific to Flash with nVidia, and this machine has an Intel 3150.
IIRC 3150 is one of these horrible Poulsbo/GMA500 based designs. It most probably needs a binary blob to work fast, and I dont know if the stock kernel supports this binary blob.
Possible... no idea. My point of comparison is the latest Sabayon and Mint. Both of those install cleanly and Flash works fine. So whatever they are providing works properly, and whatever comes with openSUSE doesn't. I need to spend a little time poking each of the installed distros to see what Xorg versions are in use. I want to re-install 12.2RC1 first though... get a clean install there (I've been mucking around too much). That's the weekend task. C. -- openSUSE 12.1 x86_64, KDE 4.8.4 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
On Wed 01 Aug 2012 10:36:09 AM EDT, C wrote:
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 3:42 PM, "Stefan Brüns" <Stefan.Bruens@rwth-aachen.de> wrote:
Now I've got new issues... mainly horrendous Flash performance. Separate issue and a topic for another email over on the main mailing list since I'm working on 12.1 right now as the main OS. [...]
No that's not it - that issue is specific to Flash with nVidia, and this machine has an Intel 3150.
IIRC 3150 is one of these horrible Poulsbo/GMA500 based designs. It most probably needs a binary blob to work fast, and I dont know if the stock kernel supports this binary blob.
Possible... no idea. My point of comparison is the latest Sabayon and Mint. Both of those install cleanly and Flash works fine. So whatever they are providing works properly, and whatever comes with openSUSE doesn't.
I need to spend a little time poking each of the installed distros to see what Xorg versions are in use. I want to re-install 12.2RC1 first though... get a clean install there (I've been mucking around too much). That's the weekend task.
C.
Have you submitted a bug report? Roman -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org
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