Same problem here with similar card [1]. Intel driver freezes (or at least blank the screen) with xorg-edges versions and kernel 2.6.36-rc2. nomodeset is the only ""solution"".
[1] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller [8086:0046] (rev 02) -- [arrandale] Integrated intel graphics GMA HD doesn't work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/590504 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-intel in ubuntu. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

