Distro Hardware Troubles
Machine A: Ticket 32493 HP Athlon64 2.2Ghz DDR 2G Radeon x1600
Cannot load CLI and grub.
removed the pcie card. went into setup, changed the video display to onboard, was able to get into grub, displays input out of range messgae momentarily then boots up the desktop ok.
Found a line to uncomment in /etc/default/grub to enable the old style menu. This works just fine and looks very similar to the graphical menu.
Change this:
- GRUB_TERMINAL=console
To this: GRUB_TERMINAL=console
Save the file and run 'sudo update-grub'
1) Updated the video drivers. This alone didnt fix the issue. 2) Changed the resolution of the GRUB sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Uncomment the following line GRUB_GFXMODE=640x480 and change resolution to 1024x768
In this case, commented GRUB_TERMINAL=console it again.
After editing, close the file and type: sudo update-grub
=Machine B:Ticket 32496 VGA Compatible controller: Nvidia C61 GeForce 6150 SE nForce 430 1 gig memory, 1 gig amd sempron cpu= will not load CL environment. GRUB menu not visible or missing.
1) Updated the video drivers. This alone didnt fix the issue. 2) Try to change the resolution of the GRUB sudo gedit /etc/default/grub
Uncomment the following line GRUB_GFXMODE=640x480
After editing, close the file and type: sudo update-grub
Try pressing the Shift to load GRUB.
This worked! Tried with higher resolution 1024x768. That works fine too.
=Machine C: Ticket 32498 VGA Compatible controller: Nvidia C51 GeForce 6150 LE 2 Gig memory, 1 Gig dual core CPU= Will not load GUI, missing nvidia & NV drivers.
I reseated the ram and wiggled the sata cables, booting up ok. Installed Nvidia drivers.