I'll start by saying that I'm new to this list, so if this problem has been posted before, I apologize. I wasn't able to find a solution to my problem via Google or forums. I have an ATI X700 display adapter in my system running SUSE 10.1 i386 (clean DVD install). I have installed the ATI driver (fglrx 8.24.8) by following the opensuse.org howto and it works - glxinfo says ATI and various apps are using the 3D acceleration. The thing is: if I try to enter runlevel 3 after logging into KDE, I'm left with a blank screen. I can blindly log in and #reboot (for example), so I'm guessing it's something xorg-related(?) A similar symptom is exhibited if I reboot / shutdown from KDE: after X shuts down, blank screen until the system reboot / shutdown takes place, instead of the usual output. I've tried to mess with the vga parameter in /boot/grub/menu.lst (even tried taking it out) but all that did was change my resolution at startup. I didn't have this problem back when I was using the same hardware and a previous version of fglrx on SUSE 10.0. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Thursday 22 June 2006 18:06, Sorin Peste wrote:
The thing is: if I try to enter runlevel 3 after logging into KDE, I'm left with a blank screen. I can blindly log in and #reboot (for example), so I'm guessing it's something xorg-related(?)
Just where do you enter the command to go to init 3? From an Xterm within KDE? By doing CTL-Fx to get to a console screen and then logging in? (the latter being the best way, not sure what the former would give you) -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Thursday 22 June 2006 6:20 pm, Bruce Marshall wrote:
On Thursday 22 June 2006 18:06, Sorin Peste wrote:
The thing is: if I try to enter runlevel 3 after logging into KDE, I'm left with a blank screen. I can blindly log in and #reboot (for example), so I'm guessing it's something xorg-related(?)
Just where do you enter the command to go to init 3?
From an Xterm within KDE?
By doing CTL-Fx to get to a console screen and then logging in?
(the latter being the best way, not sure what the former would give you) The best place to enter the 'init 3' command is from a virtual terminal as Bruce says. It should cause all the GUI elements to exit (KDE, X, ...).
However I have issued the command from an xterm with no problem. -- Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org> Boston Linux and Unix user group http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Jun 23, 06 01:06:39 +0300, Sorin Peste wrote:
I'll start by saying that I'm new to this list, so if this problem has been posted before, I apologize. I wasn't able to find a solution to my problem via Google or forums.
Your problem is a standard issue with the fglrx driver: Switching to other virtual terminals breaks the graphics (in any way, black screens, corrupted output, Xserver crashes, crashed machines). There is no solution, except for switching to a graphics card from another vendor.
I've tried to mess with the vga parameter in /boot/grub/menu.lst (even tried taking it out) but all that did was change my resolution at startup.
Believe me - you don't have a chance.
I didn't have this problem back when I was using the same hardware and a previous version of fglrx on SUSE 10.0.
If SUSE 10.0 worked, the old driver probably worked better here (regression). Unfortunately, you cannot build the old driver for the newer kernel... Sorry Matthias -- Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> __ __ __ Maxfeldstr. 5 / 90409 Nuernberg (_ | | (_ |__ mat@mshopf.de Phone +49-911-74053-715 __) |_| __) |__ labs www.mshopf.de -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On 6/23/06, Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> wrote:
On Jun 23, 06 01:06:39 +0300, Sorin Peste wrote:
I'll start by saying that I'm new to this list, so if this problem has been posted before, I apologize. I wasn't able to find a solution to my problem via Google or forums.
Your problem is a standard issue with the fglrx driver: Switching to other virtual terminals breaks the graphics (in any way, black screens, corrupted output, Xserver crashes, crashed machines).
There is no solution, except for switching to a graphics card from another vendor.
I've tried to mess with the vga parameter in /boot/grub/menu.lst (even tried taking it out) but all that did was change my resolution at startup.
Believe me - you don't have a chance.
I didn't have this problem back when I was using the same hardware and a previous version of fglrx on SUSE 10.0.
If SUSE 10.0 worked, the old driver probably worked better here (regression). Unfortunately, you cannot build the old driver for the newer kernel...
Sorry
Matthias
Ah well, I guess all I can do is wait for a driver update from ATI - but taking from what I've experienced so far, I won't hold my breath for speedy delivery. :( Thanks to everyone for your responses. -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Friday 23 June 2006 14:30, Sorin Peste wrote: [...]
Ah well, I guess all I can do is wait for a driver update from ATI - but taking from what I've experienced so far, I won't hold my breath for speedy delivery. :( Thanks to everyone for your responses.
------------- Sorin, Be sure to post your problems to the ATI folks. I seem to remember something on their site, in their docs or installation notes on how to do this. They can't fix things they don't know to fix, so help them out. Lee -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Jun 23, 06 21:30:35 +0300, Sorin Peste wrote:
Your problem is a standard issue with the fglrx driver: Switching to other virtual terminals breaks the graphics (in any way, black screens, corrupted output, Xserver crashes, crashed machines).
This is currently being investigated. Seems that ATI has found a possible culprit in our Xorg packages. Expect updates, as soon as it is completely fixed. Matthias -- Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> __ __ __ Maxfeldstr. 5 / 90409 Nuernberg (_ | | (_ |__ mat@mshopf.de Phone +49-911-74053-715 __) |_| __) |__ labs www.mshopf.de -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On 6/26/06, Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> wrote:
On Jun 23, 06 21:30:35 +0300, Sorin Peste wrote:
Your problem is a standard issue with the fglrx driver: Switching to other virtual terminals breaks the graphics (in any way, black screens, corrupted output, Xserver crashes, crashed machines).
This is currently being investigated. Seems that ATI has found a possible culprit in our Xorg packages. Expect updates, as soon as it is completely fixed.
Matthias
-- Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> __ __ __ Maxfeldstr. 5 / 90409 Nuernberg (_ | | (_ |__ mat@mshopf.de Phone +49-911-74053-715 __) |_| __) |__ labs www.mshopf.de
Hi, just wondering if there are any news regarding this particular fix. Thanks. -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Jul 03, 06 15:33:13 +0300, Sorin Peste wrote:
This is currently being investigated. Seems that ATI has found a possible culprit in our Xorg packages. Expect updates, as soon as it is completely fixed.
Be patient, updates for SL10.1 will probably show up in parallel to SLES10.
Hi, just wondering if there are any news regarding this particular fix. Thanks.
Matthias -- Matthias Hopf <mhopf@suse.de> __ __ __ Maxfeldstr. 5 / 90409 Nuernberg (_ | | (_ |__ mat@mshopf.de Phone +49-911-74053-715 __) |_| __) |__ labs www.mshopf.de -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
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