[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-18 Thread doobydave
Looking through Xorg.0.log (attached) it appears that many resolutions are set at 0.0Hz ** Attachment added: Xorg.0.log https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/991068/+attachment/3152207/+files/Xorg.0.log -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-18 Thread doobydave
Just realised I made an error describing the adapter I am using. It is a DVI to VGA rather than DVI to RGB. So sorry if it's caused any confusion. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/991068

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-18 Thread doobydave
Just to add, I have a thread about this bug over here http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1981935 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/991068 Title: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-17 Thread doobydave
It turns out I can boot the system using the 'nomodeset' flag. All is not well, however - the machine will hang if I use ctrl-alt-f1 to jump to a terminal. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-08 Thread doobydave
Hi. It would appear that 12.04 CD boots with acpi=off specified. I am now at the stage where I have an installed OS that won't boot. I get to a flashing grey screen now. The upside is that I can now perform a blind login and issue a shutdown (I have tried switching monitors to see command line,

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-05-08 Thread doobydave
apport information ** Tags added: apport-collected ** Description changed: As summary, monitor displays dark purple flashing screen. Am unable to use console ctrl+alt+f1 - though maybe it's merely invisible rather than not there. - I could possibly test this via a blind login and

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-04-30 Thread Joseph Salisbury
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Medium ** Tags added: lucid natty oneiric precise -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/991068 Title: Ubuntu wont boot or install

[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-04-29 Thread Fabio Marconi
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[Bug 991068] Re: Ubuntu wont boot or install due to incorrect monitor setup

2012-04-29 Thread doobydave
I am unable to run any commands. I did switch to another monitor after hitting ctrl-alt-f1, and surprising there was a flashing cursor with which I could type. There was no login prompt.. Ctrl-alt-f7 yielded a portion of what appears to be the hung loading screen. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)