Checked the logs, which wasn't helpful; there was no persistent log, and
I can only maneuver when booting from the USB stick -- which doesn't
have the problem in the first place -- so no easy way to see what is or
isn't loading when there is a problem. Found a suggestion on Reddit
that the problem might be in changes to vconsole.conf, specifically to
use a private keymap, so I changed that file to longer use a private
keymap, but it didn't help. I also tried changing the boot network
configuration, and the only result of that seems to be a more complete
freeze, so now the computer doesn't even boot to a login prompt. I
think it's time for a full reset of the BIOS to the defaults, pull all
the installed hard disks, and do a complete wipe/reinstall. There is a
reason the machine was out of service.
This, mind you, to get a replacement machine for the one with the flaky
motherboard (which runs just fine once it has booted as long as you
reset time/date and don't try to run X).
On 10/10/23 14:39, Aurelian Melinte via talk wrote:
Try unplugging the keyboard then plug it back in. If it is USB, try
changing the port. Try another keyboard. Try booting an USB stick with
some other live distro then peek into the Arch logs.
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