On (13/05/04 09:24), Lukas Foljanty wrote: > >On (12/05/04 21:43), Lukas Foljanty wrote: > >>Hi. > >> > >>I am a total newbie to Linux, so perhaps this is all stupid, but I > >>have > >>a problem I cannot solve after installing the current build of Debian > >>on my PowerMac 8600. > >> > >>Here it goes: > >>I (successfully) installed the basic installation of Debian (CD > >>distribution 1) for PowerMacs/PPC. I partitioned the hard drive, > >>installed some modules and then finished the installation. When it > >>told > >>me that the installation was finished I restarted my Mac. > >> > >>However, now I don't have a display signal! When booting of a split > >>second, the display receives a signal, but then goes blank. I can hear > >>the computer working and seemingly, it responds to keyboard inputs > >>(from the sounds it makes), but since the screen is black, I don't > >>know > >>what's it's doing. > >> > >>What's worse, I cannot boot in MacOS, either (neither booting from HD > >>nor CD). So I am completely stuck here. > >Hi Lukas > > > >It is likely that during the install you chose display settings that > >aren't available ... unless, of course your monitor has died ;)
<snip> > > Hi Clive (and all). > > Thanks a lot for your email. > Following your advice (zapping the PRAM), I was able to return to MacOS. > > I checked BootX for video settings and found a check box labeled "no > video driver". I selected it and started re-installing Debian. > Just like before, the installer works flawlessly (correct video > output). Unfortunately, after re-booting, the display was all blank > again. > > I also tried to restart with Boot parameters for old Apple displays > (video=atyfb:vmode:6), but that didn't help either. The monitor is a > 12" monochrome Apple display. Ah! I would do some googling on "monochrome display" - I found this thread which is a start http://lists.debian.org/debian-boot/2002/01/msg00525.html I suspect that you need to do something like video=mono but I'm guessing. You might be better off trying to pick up a second hand colour monitor. VGA will work with a Mini D-Sub 15Pin Mac to VGA adapter - I got one off EBay the other day for about 5 Euros. Regards Clive -- http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
