video mode not supported

**eugrus** · 05-06-2005

Originally Posted by dex002

ok, hang on. When I ctrl-alt-f1 I don't know what the root password is because I was never asked to set one during installation. What is the default password?

Try empty.

**dex002** · 05-06-2005

Ok, I found out that the root account is disabled by default after an ubuntu installation. But I can use sudo with another account. Still none of the suggested commands work. Please don't give up! I really want to get this going!!

**eugrus** · 05-07-2005

Code:

XFree86 -configure

**Entangledphoton** · 05-07-2005

I had the same problem on my laptop after th install of Ubuntu. There are a few issues with the autoconfiguration of lcd screens in ubuntu, but this is not hard to fix.

What you can do is when you get to the bootloader is choose the the second option (recovery mode) and boot into that or use the ctrl-alt-F1 to get to terminal in the normal boot up.

Next run the command,
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

Use the safe and basic options throughout the configuration.

Next, type
sudo reboot

You should be able to boot normally now.

I hope that helps, if not, PM me and I'll be glad to go through this with you until we get your install up and running.

**dex002** · 05-07-2005

Hey, thanks for the awesome help. I have got up to the part where I have to select my driver from the list, but I don't think its there. I have an Intel board with built-in Extreme2 graphics driver. I thought these were pretty common, but I don't see anything in the list that resembles it. Any clues? Thanks again for helping, Dex.

**dex002** · 05-07-2005

Hang, I found it! Its the i810

**dex002** · 05-07-2005

But it still doesn't work. I've been through the config a couple of times but with no luck. I'd love some more help with this!

**compmodder26** · 05-10-2005

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Code:

sudo <editor> /etc/X11/xorg.conf

in the console. Replace "<editor>" with the text editor of your choice.

*Note create a backup of this file just in case you FUBAR it (it can happen)

Code:

sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.old

Go the the section labled "[Display]".

You should see various color depths and display resolutions associated with each depth. Remove any resolutions that your monitor can't handle.

Save the file and start your X server "startx"

That should do the trick.

**dex002** · 05-10-2005

thanks a bunch compmodder26!

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