No Video after 6.1 beta 2 install - Page 2

NimRod · 04-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrandwood

I downloaded the ISO yesterday (4/11) trying to fix this same issue that started when I upgraded my 6.0.2 installation.

I've tried the ISO a couple of times now, once with the KVM attached, and once with the computer plugged directly into a monitor/keyboard/mouse, but the results are the same as other people are reporting.

The install works fine at first until it ejects the CD and asks me to reboot.

The Untangle boot screen comes up at 1024x768 resolution, and seems fine.

Once the X server starts, it switches to 1600x1200 resolution, and the problems start.

The video is built onto the motherboard, and does indeed support 1600x1200, but the regular 17" monitor in my rack only goes up to 1280x1024.

I've plugged a 21" monitor into the computer, and can complete the installation, so it's not a showstopper for me (unlike others).

It seems a little strange to assume that everyone will have a monitor capable of running that high a resolution.

How can I reset the X server to 1280x1024 or even 1024x768 either from the Untangle GUI or from an Xterm command line?

Thanks, John

That is what is still happeneing for my on the Dell Vostro 220s. I haven't tried it with a KVM yet, but I know it wont matter because the monitor I am using will not support the 1600x1200 resolution. Please report this bug and lets get it fixed for the next release.

Thanks,
NimRod

jbrandwood · 04-13-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NimRod

That is what is still happeneing for my on the Dell Vostro 220s. I haven't tried it with a KVM yet, but I know it wont matter because the monitor I am using will not support the 1600x1200 resolution. Please report this bug and lets get it fixed for the next release.

Thanks,
NimRod

It looks like a lot of people have had problems with the X server's automatic detection in Debian Lenny (as used by the new Untangle 6.1).

I've solved the problem by adding a few lines to /etc/xorg.conf to limit the X Server's virtual resolution which causes it to ignore the higher resolution modes that my graphics card is capable of displaying.

So for a 1280x1024 monitor edit /etc/xorg.conf and change ...

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

to ...

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
        SubSection "Display"
                Virtual         1280 1024
        EndSubSection
EndSection

wolverine · 04-15-2009, 03:34 AM

This is a good post jbrandwood, Thanks a lot for this tips

datajockeys · 04-15-2009, 07:13 AM

Dell Vostro Users... LISTEN UP!

I found an obscure post about changing the drive type, in BIOS, from IDE to RAID. It actually worked!

There is also a BIOS update that needs to be applied to get the USB to stop bonking during boot. I think that between the two, it should make the Vostro usable again.

PLEASE POST YOUR FINDINGS!

NimRod · 04-15-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datajockeys

Dell Vostro Users... LISTEN UP!

I found an obscure post about changing the drive type, in BIOS, from IDE to RAID. It actually worked!

There is also a BIOS update that needs to be applied to get the USB to stop bonking during boot. I think that between the two, it should make the Vostro usable again.

PLEASE POST YOUR FINDINGS!

So, does that mean that 6.02 will work with the Vostro 220s...? What was the link to this information.

Nimrod

NimRod · 04-15-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrandwood

It looks like a lot of people have had problems with the X server's automatic detection in Debian Lenny (as used by the new Untangle 6.1).

I've solved the problem by adding a few lines to /etc/xorg.conf to limit the X Server's virtual resolution which causes it to ignore the higher resolution modes that my graphics card is capable of displaying.

So for a 1280x1024 monitor edit /etc/xorg.conf and change ...

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

to ...

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
        SubSection "Display"
                Virtual         1280 1024
        EndSubSection
EndSection

So, how do I edit this file. I am new to linux..

Thanks,
Nimrod

jbrandwood · 04-15-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NimRod

So, how do I edit this file. I am new to linux..

Thanks,
Nimrod

You'll need to plug a monitor into the computer capable of 1600x1200 display so that you can see the Untangle display.

Click on the Terminal icon. If you've not run the Terminal before, you'll be prompted to enter a new password for the root account.

Enter the command "nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf" to edit the file. "nano" is a great, simple editor to use ... the on-screen prompts make it easy.

Once you've saved the file, you'll need to press "Ctrl-Alt-Backspace" to restart the X server.

If that doesn't work, then you'll need to reboot the Untangle box.

If you don't suffer from the 6.1 reboot bug, then you can just click on the "reboot" icon. If you do, then you'll probably have to hit the reset button on the computer.

Good luck.

linuxnoob · 04-22-2009, 10:32 AM

could you go into more depth about how to edit the file? i have no experience with nano at all.

I can get into the interface and some of the basic commands are easy enough but how do I bring up the editable code or get to the string to edit in the sub display resolution.

I am googling but all i can find on nano so far are rudimentary layouts of it.

aakridge · 04-24-2009, 10:17 AM

I went to launch my Untangle Client for the first time in ages (never need to because it just works!), though I was curious about the 6.1 release and wanted to see what was new.

The resolution has changed (and so has the client UI, which really looks cool) to the point that I can't access the window (Iceweasel?). I rebooted, but problem still exists. I also get some Iceweasel error that says it's already running and so I need to reboot.

I don't think my monitor is the problem: I have other vms that look fine. There's probably a simple fix. What can I do to change the resolution?

WebFooL · 04-24-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aakridge

I don't think my monitor is the problem: I have other vms that look fine. There's probably a simple fix. What can I do to change the resolution?

Are you running Untangle in a VM then you have this fix
http://forums.untangle.com/installat...ution-fix.html

If you have a hardware installation.
hit CTRL + ALT + Backspace
Then CTRL + C
Now you should have a terminal.
then edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf (sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrandwood

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

to ...

Code:

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Monitor         "Configured Monitor"
        SubSection "Display"
                Virtual         1280 1024
        EndSubSection
EndSection

04-15-2009, 07:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
datajockeys Master Untangler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 139	Dell Vostro Users... LISTEN UP! I found an obscure post about changing the drive type, in BIOS, from IDE to RAID. It actually worked! There is also a BIOS update that needs to be applied to get the USB to stop bonking during boot. I think that between the two, it should make the Vostro usable again. PLEASE POST YOUR FINDINGS! __________________ Robert Johnston Datajockeys, LLC

04-15-2009, 03:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
wolverine Untangler Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45	This is a good post jbrandwood, Thanks a lot for this tips

04-22-2009, 10:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
linuxnoob Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	could you go into more depth about how to edit the file? i have no experience with nano at all. I can get into the interface and some of the basic commands are easy enough but how do I bring up the editable code or get to the string to edit in the sub display resolution. I am googling but all i can find on nano so far are rudimentary layouts of it.