you have the syntax wrong. Try this. Also look at the link I sent you and also try the default resolution for Radeon 9600
Linux "video=radeonfb:1680x1050-32@60" Herminio On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 4:38 PM, Levin, Michael <[email protected]> wrote: > I checked my screen info (on the monitor itself), and I tried > > Linux "radeonfb:1680x1050@60Hz" > > but no luck :-( the cursor does the Linux rolling circle of dots > at the beginning, and then turns into an arrow cursor, but nothing else - > all black... > > > On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Herminio Hernandez Jr. wrote: > > Yes but be sure use your screen resolution. Look at the link below. > > > > > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/faq/powermac-g5-adc-ports-dvi-ports-resolutions-supported.html > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 23, 2014, at 11:44 AM, "Levin, Michael" <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> On Nov 23, 2014, at 10:01 AM, Herminio Hernandez Jr. wrote: > >>> I had a similar issue with my PowerBook G4 when I installed Jesse. > What I did at the yaboot prompt was enter this: Linux > "radeonfb:1280x854-32@60" Then the desktop loaded. > >> > >> When I reboot, first I see > >> > >> First stage Debian GNU/Linux Bootstrap > >> Press l for GNU/Linux > >> m for MacOS > >> c for CDROM > >> Stage 1 Boot: > >> > >> When I try to type something, or wait even a few seconds too long, it > goes to this: > >> > >> Welcome to yaboot version 1.3.16 > >> Enter "help" to get some basic usage information > >> boot: > >> > >> is it this second prompt where I should be entering > >> > >>> Linux "radeonfb:1280x854-32@60" > >> > >> and should I include the quotes also? > >> > >> thank you!! > >> > >> Mike > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:49 AM, "Levin, Michael" < > [email protected]> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> I just installed, from a CD, Debian onto an Apple Mac Pro PPC G5. > Installation went with no errors (I'm running Linux G5Debian > 3.2.0-4-powerpc64 #1 SMP Debian 3.2.63-2+deb7u1 ppc64), but upon first > boot, I see a black screen and a white arrow cursor that moves when I move > my mouse. I assume it's a videocard thing. > >>>> > >>>> lspci gives > >>>> > >>>> 0001:06:03.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] > nee ATI RV280 [Radeon 9200 PRO] (rev 01) > >>>> 0000:f0:10.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] > nee ATI RV350 AP [Radeon 9600] > >>>> > >>>> plugging in the monitor into the DVI port gives a black screen; using > the VGA port gives a white screen on which even the text shell output can't > be seen. > >>>> > >>>> and, while the system has an /etc/X11 directory, there is no > /etc/X11/xorg.conf (which I understand from my readings might have video > card info in it). > >>>> > >>>> I've tried xorg.conf files from mac.linux.be like the g5_1.txt and > radeon1.txt and with either one, the X server won't start (ps -A | grep X > shows nothing and no cursor arrow appears on monitor). When I delete the > xorg.conf, it appears to start (but shows only blank screen). > >>>> > >>>> What should I have in my xorg.conf to make the graphics work? > >>>> > >>>> Mike Levin > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] > >>>> with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > [email protected] > >>>> Archive: > https://lists.debian.org/[email protected] > >>>> > >> > >> > >> --- > >> Dr. Michael Levin > >> Vannevar Bush Professor > >> Biology Department, and > >> Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology > >> Tufts University > >> Suite 4600, 200 Boston Ave. > >> Medford, MA 02155-4243 > >> Tel. (617) 627-6161 > >> Fax: (617) 627-6121 > >> email: [email protected] > >> http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > >> http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > >> > >> Center Administrator: > >> William F. Baga > >> Tel. (617) 627-5735 > >> Fax: (617) 627-5035 > >> email: [email protected] > >> > > > --- > Dr. Michael Levin > Vannevar Bush Professor > Biology Department, and > Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology > Tufts University > Suite 4600, 200 Boston Ave. > Medford, MA 02155-4243 > Tel. (617) 627-6161 > Fax: (617) 627-6121 > email: [email protected] > http://www.drmichaellevin.org/ > http://www.cellregeneration.org/ > > Center Administrator: > William F. Baga > Tel. (617) 627-5735 > Fax: (617) 627-5035 > email: [email protected] > >
