56391 – LiveCD 2004.1 SMP Kernel sets Bizarre Video Mode

Bug 56391 - LiveCD 2004.1 SMP Kernel sets Bizarre Video Mode

Summary: LiveCD 2004.1 SMP Kernel sets Bizarre Video Mode

Status:	RESOLVED NEEDINFO

Alias:	None

Product:	Gentoo Release Media
Classification:	Unclassified
Component:	Everything (show other bugs)
Hardware:	x86 Linux

Importance:	High normal (vote)
Assignee:	Gentoo LiveCD Package Maintainers

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Reported:	2004-07-07 16:01 UTC by Jacob M. McDonald
Modified:	2004-08-17 06:00 UTC (History)
CC List:	0 users

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Description Jacob M. McDonald 2004-07-07 16:01:15 UTC

The LiveCD 2004.1 SMP kernel sets a really bizarre video mode that blanks on some video chipsets. I couldn't get it to work on my GeForce4, though it worked on an ancient GeForce3. I suggest setting to the standard default 80x25 video or use a well-accepted alternative like 80x50.

I ran into this bug while trying to clone my server's hardware RAID5 array to a new server running software RAID1 on SerialATA drives. SATA only seems to work well with the SMP kernel, but then I had the video mode issue. I eventually had to swap video cards to get through the migration.

Reproducible: Always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Boot LiveCD 2004.1.
2. Select SMP kernel.
Actual Results:  
Some video chipsets blank.

Comment 1 Chris Gianelloni (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2004-07-07 17:19:51 UTC

What about smp-nofb?  That uses standard 80x25 video.

Also, try out the new CDs in the /experimental/x86/livecd/x86 filder on your favorite Gentoo mirror.  They are the test series for 2004.2, so I need as much feedback as possible, especially where the 2004.1 failed.

Comment 2 Chris Gianelloni (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2004-08-17 06:00:05 UTC

Since 2004.2 has been released, I'm closing this one with NEEDINFO.