Linux not going into graphics mode

[rkmibinm]

I have a HP pavilion AMD XP laptop.I installed Linux 9 on it.Everything went ok but when i start linux it doesn't go into graphics mode , instead comes up with a blue window with a yes and no button.If I click no it goes into text mode and asks me enter login details.If I press yes there is an error screen which comes up and which has text

XFree 86 version-----
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http://www.XFree86.org

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Fatal server error
No screen found
it also tells to look up the log file in /var/log

 

[sh00der]

I think your Xfree86 window server needs configuring.
Go into text (console) mode and as root, type

redhat-config-xfree86

See if that sorts you out

 

[rkmibinm]

Thanks for the reply.
I used this but again the same thing occurs
It come up with
* ddcprobe returned bogus values:
ID LGP0657
Name: None
Horizsync : None
Vertsync : None

Trying with card : ATI Radeon Mobility U1
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MError . Cannot start X server

 

[sh00der]

I just re-read your first post, I assumed you were using RedHat 9, I guess you are if the redhat config command worked?

I think that this means that your graphics chipset cannot be detected by the auto config routine.

I just found this ...

http://bumbox.net/linuxlaptop/ze4200.html

I wonder if you copied his X86config file it would get you going?? It might not work without the drivers and kernel mods he mentions though.

 

[rkmibinm]

Hi
Thanks guys for all ur support.I got it working by using generic vesa driver and generic monitor(1024*768)resolution.
Regards
Arvind