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4.0D Installation and X Server

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murraykr

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Oct 19, 2001
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I am trying to install 4.0D on an Alphaserver 2100 4/275. As soon as the:

Starting X Server. Please wait...
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message disppears, the console goes blank and all that is left is the mouse cursor in the shape of a square and then the system hangs!

I've been trying to find an answer to why this is happening. Do I need a certain type of monitor to perform the install?

Someone please help. This is driving me insane!!!!!!
 
You will need to have an SVGA monitor, kbd and mouse direct connected to the Alpha.

Check that the SRM has SET CONSOLE GRAPHICS.

good luck
 
I've tried several different monitors and there is a keyboard and mouse connected to the server. Tru64 was running on this box before. The disks were all erased and now a new installation is not possible due to this X server/Graphics mode issue.
 
Have you had any joy as I'm experiencing the same problem. Trying to perform a fresh install on an Alpha 2100 4/200 and I also reach the same position as you. Have tried installing a different version, v4.0d and have also tried VMS 6.2, but with no success. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
 
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