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Charles · 02-23-2005, 08:13 PM

Ok I'm up and running with generic vesa drivers. I changed a couple of settings for the video card using vi /etc/X11/XF86Config and it allowed the booting process to go further to the point that it presented a GUI with the option to test and see what was wrong. I did and it told me I had the wrong video card drivers so it gave me the option to change them and I lowered the resolution to within range and selected a generic vesa adapter card. It still gives a couple of glitches when I go from command prompt to GUI and even when it first boots up but it fixes itself. So, thanks a bunch for sticking around.

I think I need to follow instructions on how to download and install Nvidia drivers and then deal with the horiz and vert ranges, now that I am able to boot to the OS it should be easier.

I noticed I was able to go online so my question now is do I need to update something security wise or change any security settings like firewalls or virus programs. I will be reading as I go along but I figure I would ask to get started.

Thanks.

02-23-2005, 08:13 PM	#14
Charles Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,372	Ok I'm up and running with generic vesa drivers. I changed a couple of settings for the video card using vi /etc/X11/XF86Config and it allowed the booting process to go further to the point that it presented a GUI with the option to test and see what was wrong. I did and it told me I had the wrong video card drivers so it gave me the option to change them and I lowered the resolution to within range and selected a generic vesa adapter card. It still gives a couple of glitches when I go from command prompt to GUI and even when it first boots up but it fixes itself. So, thanks a bunch for sticking around. I think I need to follow instructions on how to download and install Nvidia drivers and then deal with the horiz and vert ranges, now that I am able to boot to the OS it should be easier. I noticed I was able to go online so my question now is do I need to update something security wise or change any security settings like firewalls or virus programs. I will be reading as I go along but I figure I would ask to get started. Thanks.