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Knack · Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3

Puppy Linux boots from the CD I'm using 5.31, it loads everything in to RAM, i select probe and choose the resolution I require, hit enter.

Then it says something like

puppypc313412 login root (automatic login)
puppypc313412:

Edit:

When I choose Vesa, puppy linux loads but I can only have a resolution of 640x480. when i select the xorg wizard it takes me to the shell area or whatever it's called and says

puppypc313412 login root (automatic login)
puppypc313412:

Again.

puppyluvr · Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 21:32 Post subject:

Hello,
Did you try "xwin" or "startx" @ the shell prompt?

Knack · Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3

Yeah, I've gone through all the drivers too, non work, only vesa.

Knack · Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3

Using a HD 6870 btw.

puppyluvr · Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 23:38 Post subject:

Hello,
Do you mean HP..?
As in Nvidia graphics??

`f00 · Posted: Thu 15 Nov 2012, 21:05 Post subject: Subject description: display..

hi and welcome Knack Smile

yep, xorgwizard and/or shell can be fun when trying to get a display. You can..

1) futz around with xorgwizard (manual or some pups do 'auto') - cons: xorgwizard ui

2) edit xorg.conf directly while either in or out of X (out of X is pretty much a cli deal with console text editor such as mp) - How to edit the xorg.conf file has some helpful info. My best results have been to edit and save/bkp while in X, even if an initially 'given' display seems a bit cramped at 800x600 or 640x480 .. and then simply re-X (Restart X Server in the shutdown section of rootmenu) to test.

hth

ndujoe1 · Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 771

Not sure this will be your experience, but on my Dell laptop I need to update my bios and then I was able to select a greater Vesa setting that 640 x 480. So you may look into upgrading yours on the hp.