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| − | This is a workaround for an issue with Xorg when upgraded to the 2.6.30.8-64.fc11.x86_64 kernel. | + | '''This is a fix and workaround for an issue with Xorg when upgraded to the 2.6.30.8-64.fc11.x86_64 kernel.''' |
| − | Symptoms: | + | ==Preventing the problem from happening== |
| + | |||
| + | #edit the ''/etc/yum.conf'' file | ||
| + | #add ''exclude=kernel*'' in the [main] section of the yum.conf file | ||
| + | |||
| + | This will prevent the kernel from upgrading and will allow you to wait for a fix to come out. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Symptoms:== | ||
# You are booting with your new kernel and you see the fedora "F" logo load and directly after it goes to a blank screen which may or may not have a cursor blinking in the top left hand corner. | # You are booting with your new kernel and you see the fedora "F" logo load and directly after it goes to a blank screen which may or may not have a cursor blinking in the top left hand corner. | ||
# You try and boot the old kernel, selecting it in grub, it gets a little further than the "F" logo loading and then cuts to a coloured screen. | # You try and boot the old kernel, selecting it in grub, it gets a little further than the "F" logo loading and then cuts to a coloured screen. | ||
| − | Workaround: | + | ==Workaround:== |
# Boot from the new kernel | # Boot from the new kernel | ||
# when you get to the blank screen, switch to another terminal by hitting Ctrl + Alt + F2. | # when you get to the blank screen, switch to another terminal by hitting Ctrl + Alt + F2. | ||
| − | # | + | # Login as root and navigate to [hostname~#cd /etc/X11/] |
# Now you are in the xorg directory. From here issue the command [hostname~#cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak] This command will backup your current configuration. The problem with the current configuration is that by default Fedora will use the Nvidia drivers. The Lenovo T400s has an "Intel mobile 4 series graphics controller". We are basically going to switch the driver around with the Intel one. | # Now you are in the xorg directory. From here issue the command [hostname~#cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak] This command will backup your current configuration. The problem with the current configuration is that by default Fedora will use the Nvidia drivers. The Lenovo T400s has an "Intel mobile 4 series graphics controller". We are basically going to switch the driver around with the Intel one. | ||
| − | # | + | # Now that you have backed up your xorg.conf file; use your favourite text editor (nano, vi, etc) to edit [/etc/X11/xorg.conf]. |
| − | # | + | # Copy and replace the following information with the file below. |
| + | # Save the file and logout as root | ||
| + | # Log back in as your regular user and issue the command [hostname~$ startx]. A window will spawn and you will be back in business. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Replacement Xorg File== | ||
Section "Files" | Section "Files" | ||
| − | + | :ModulePath "/usr/lib64/xorg/modules" | |
EndSection | EndSection | ||
Section "Device" | Section "Device" | ||
| − | + | :Identifier "Videocard0" | |
| − | + | :Driver "intel" | |
EndSection | EndSection | ||
| − | + | ==Fix== | |
| − | + | ||
| + | A fix has been found! | ||
| + | |||
| + | Upgrade to kernel 2.6.30.9-96.fc11.x86_64 | ||
Latest revision as of 00:48, 11 November 2009
This is a fix and workaround for an issue with Xorg when upgraded to the 2.6.30.8-64.fc11.x86_64 kernel.
Contents
Preventing the problem from happening
- edit the /etc/yum.conf file
- add exclude=kernel* in the [main] section of the yum.conf file
This will prevent the kernel from upgrading and will allow you to wait for a fix to come out.
Symptoms:
- You are booting with your new kernel and you see the fedora "F" logo load and directly after it goes to a blank screen which may or may not have a cursor blinking in the top left hand corner.
- You try and boot the old kernel, selecting it in grub, it gets a little further than the "F" logo loading and then cuts to a coloured screen.
Workaround:
- Boot from the new kernel
- when you get to the blank screen, switch to another terminal by hitting Ctrl + Alt + F2.
- Login as root and navigate to [hostname~#cd /etc/X11/]
- Now you are in the xorg directory. From here issue the command [hostname~#cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak] This command will backup your current configuration. The problem with the current configuration is that by default Fedora will use the Nvidia drivers. The Lenovo T400s has an "Intel mobile 4 series graphics controller". We are basically going to switch the driver around with the Intel one.
- Now that you have backed up your xorg.conf file; use your favourite text editor (nano, vi, etc) to edit [/etc/X11/xorg.conf].
- Copy and replace the following information with the file below.
- Save the file and logout as root
- Log back in as your regular user and issue the command [hostname~$ startx]. A window will spawn and you will be back in business.
Replacement Xorg File
Section "Files"
- ModulePath "/usr/lib64/xorg/modules"
EndSection
Section "Device"
- Identifier "Videocard0"
- Driver "intel"
EndSection
Fix
A fix has been found!
Upgrade to kernel 2.6.30.9-96.fc11.x86_64
