I am trying to install openSUSE 12.1 for the first time on a computer which i recently upgraded.
when i try and install the os i get this.
not really sure why, i get this. Can someone please help me out?
more info:
CPU: i3-2130
gpu: nvidia 8500gt (yeah its an old one… well used too)
ram: ddr3 1600mhz
mainboard: P67A-ud3r-b3
running only 1 hdd 320 gb 7200 rpm
With F3 on the welcome screen you can switch the installer to vesa or
even text mode (this has no negative influence on what you install it is
just that the installer runs in a different mode).
After you installed it can happen that you see a garbled screen. Report
back that we can tell you how to repair that by installing the
proprietary nvidia driver.
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PC: oS 11.4 (dual boot 12.1) 64 bit | Intel Core i7-2600@3.40GHz | KDE
4.6.0 | GeForce GT 420 | 16GB Ram
Eee PC 1201n: oS 11.4 64 bit | Intel Atom 330@1.60GHz | KDE 4.7.3 |
nVidia ION | 3GB Ram
It’s a graphics problem.
Though I have a 8500GT, the install was the best ever, but post install it went wacky.
Try VESA or TEXT modes http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10573557/12.1_install/02_videomodes.jpg
When the install finishes and it does a partial reboot, you may (like me) end up with nothing or some screwed up mess. Just leave it 10mins then do a forced reboot. And at the boot menu choose failsafe option. Then install the nVidia driver
Sorry, I forgot to ask you if you ran the check installation media to
ensure you have no corrupt installer.
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PC: oS 11.4 (dual boot 12.1) 64 bit | Intel Core i7-2600@3.40GHz | KDE
4.6.0 | GeForce GT 420 | 16GB Ram
Eee PC 1201n: oS 11.4 64 bit | Intel Atom 330@1.60GHz | KDE 4.7.3 |
nVidia ION | 3GB Ram
Thanks for the quick reply guys.
I tried checking the installation media, but the same thing happens.
I decided to change the video mode to vesa, and go for the install… it has been sitting on a black screen which says creating device nodes with udev for about 20 mins now.
so my gpu is on the way out is it? how is this for a replacement
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Try text mode
You can also hold SHIFT as you boot the DVD and when you get to a prompt type: linux
same thing happens with text mode,
i tried holding shift like you said, here is where it gets strange.
at the bottom of that page it says:
Have a lot of fun.&&
bogt:
when i type linux, it comes up as
Have a lot of fun.&&
bogt: dafux
could that be caused by a fault GPU? This also happens in the bios settings.
This also happens in the bios settings.
That shouldn’t happen.
No it should not… i cant believe i just noticed that! Fairly sure i want reading it because i just assumed it would be mostly gibberish… ironic how it was actually gibberish. (hoping that was the correct use of the term ironic)
I would look at a thorough hardware check, particularly include the RAM
The SUSE DVD has memtest option, let it run 24hrs
But of course you may need a new graphics card to do that in the first place
If it happens in the BIOS then it is a hardware problem. Try resetting the card and make sure all the cables are good and tightly connected
Am 01.12.2011 06:36, schrieb chinnerz:
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> No it should not… i cant believe i just noticed that! Fairly sure i
> want reading it because i just assumed it would be mostly gibberish…
> ironic how it was actually gibberish. (hoping that was the correct use
> of the term ironic)
>
>
If you have one try a different graphics card (maybe you have one on
board?) just to see if it is that or something else which causes the
trouble.
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PC: oS 11.4 (dual boot 12.1) 64 bit | Intel Core i7-2600@3.40GHz | KDE
4.6.0 | GeForce GT 420 | 16GB Ram
Eee PC 1201n: oS 11.4 64 bit | Intel Atom 330@1.60GHz | KDE 4.7.3 |
nVidia ION | 3GB Ram
Is this an AGP or PCI-e card ? If PCI-e card, do you have another slot you can try it in ?
the 8500gt is a pci-e card, i do have another slot and will try sticking it in there.
this card has no cables, on the card. how do i reset a graphics card?
They meant re-seat
That is pull it out and push it back in firmly but carefully
tried that, same thing happens.
i’ll go and grab a new GPU tomorrow. Maybe an ati 6670
Double posting since i cant seem to locate the edit button,
I have got the new GPU installed and it seems to be running well. I no longer get that screen glitch and no more random characters in the bios.
and wow, my last gpu must have been running really hot! i found a partially melted rubber band under the heat sync…
thanks for all your help guys 
wow, my last gpu must have been running really hot! i found a partially melted rubber band under the heat sync…
OMG
What!
No rats nests!?
i dont understand? rats nests?
