Oh my god I need some HELP!

Matt.M · 11-26-2006, 02:01 PM

Okay. I just installed Fedora core 6, this is my first linux installation ever.

What happens when it boots into Fedora after the installation? My monitor gives me an "Out of Range" error. So I can't see/do anything! I have no clue what this means or how to fix it. That's my first problem.

The second problem is, I want to make it dual boot so I can pick which OS to boot from. I have Windows XP on the first partition and Fedora on the second. How do I do this? Because right now I'm stuck with Fedora not working on my monitor and Windows not booting up because I have no clue how to make it.

Thanks verrry much!

EDIT: I'm using a nVidia GeForce 7300 GT 512MB video card with a 17 inch LCD monitor made by Fuji.

**K-B** · 11-26-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt.M

Okay. I just installed Fedora core 6, this is my first linux installation ever.

What happens when it boots into Fedora after the installation? My monitor gives me an "Out of Range" error. So I can't see/do anything! I have no clue what this means or how to fix it. That's my first problem.

The second problem is, I want to make it dual boot so I can pick which OS to boot from. I have Windows XP on the first partition and Fedora on the second. How do I do this? Because right now I'm stuck with Fedora not working on my monitor and Windows not booting up because I have no clue how to make it.

Thanks verrry much!

EDIT: I'm using a nVidia GeForce 7300 GT 512MB video card with a 17 inch LCD monitor made by Fuji.

Hi, First one questiong. Exactly at what point do you get the "out of range" message?
Here's something for you to try. You'll need the DVD that you installed from (Or the 1st CD). Pop it in the drive and start up the computer. When you get to a prompt, type: linux rescue
Then:

Code:

chroot /mnt/sysimage

Then:

Code:

vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Your xorg.conf file should open. At the bottom I've pasted a sample file for you to view. What you want to do is, in Sub-Section Display, after Depth 24, try entering:

Code:

Modes    "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"

See if that helps. If not we'll have to investigate it more. As for dual booting, you should have had the option to set up a dual-boot during the installation process. Did you have the installer make a new partition for Fedora 6? If you told it to keep the Windows partition, it should have set up GRUB boot manager. But let's see if we can get the "out of range" error cleared up first.

Sample file:

Code:

# Xorg configuration created by pyxf86config

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "i810"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection

**src2206** · 12-05-2006, 05:48 AM

Hello Matt.M

Regarding your second question:

During the installation of FC, you should be getting a screen where you will be seeing operating system listed. One is your Linux and the other will be shown as "Other Operating System". This "Other Operating System" is your Windows. You just need to change the name so that when GRUB will boot, it will show you windows XP and Fedora Core as a boot option. Did you do this? I don't think so.

Keeping in mind your other problem I suggest that you install your FC again. Because th problem you have is that FC is wrongly set to a display frequency which your monitor can not handle. This resolution should have taken care of at the first boot. Immediately after the first installation your Linux kernel must have booted once- right?

If you reinstall please follow the instructions at each page carefully. I believe a re installation will save a lot of your time. You should also check [if possible] the installation slide show at Fedora Home Page to get a good insight in what to expect.

Lastly, as you are newcomer in Linux, I suggest that you try Ubuntu first [the 1CD installer is enough, no need for DVD version]. It is a great distro for newbies and packed with all the necessary features.

**Cellus** · 12-05-2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbalona

Code:

vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

By the way if you do not know how to use vi (or vim as is most likely your case), remember that to save and exit type :wq or <SHIFT>+ZZ. Make sure to hit <ESC> beforehand for command entry. If you don't want to save, just use :q.

Matt.M · 12-05-2006, 11:21 PM

Wonderful, Both of the questions that this thread was about have been fixed.

I don't remember setting a username to use for Fedora, though I did set a password when I installed it. Do you know what the default username would be?

**K-B** · 12-06-2006, 03:52 AM

Hmm, it seems you should have been prompted to set up a user account...you could try logging in as root using the password you entered. (Username: root). From the root account you can set up another username for yourself, as you should not use the root account for your everyday tasks.

11-26-2006, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt.M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 46 OS: XP My System	Oh my god I need some HELP! Okay. I just installed Fedora core 6, this is my first linux installation ever. What happens when it boots into Fedora after the installation? My monitor gives me an "Out of Range" error. So I can't see/do anything! I have no clue what this means or how to fix it. That's my first problem. The second problem is, I want to make it dual boot so I can pick which OS to boot from. I have Windows XP on the first partition and Fedora on the second. How do I do this? Because right now I'm stuck with Fedora not working on my monitor and Windows not booting up because I have no clue how to make it. Thanks verrry much! EDIT: I'm using a nVidia GeForce 7300 GT 512MB video card with a 17 inch LCD monitor made by Fuji. Last edited by Matt.M; 11-26-2006 at 02:10 PM.

12-05-2006, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,068 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	Hello Matt.M Regarding your second question: During the installation of FC, you should be getting a screen where you will be seeing operating system listed. One is your Linux and the other will be shown as "Other Operating System". This "Other Operating System" is your Windows. You just need to change the name so that when GRUB will boot, it will show you windows XP and Fedora Core as a boot option. Did you do this? I don't think so. Keeping in mind your other problem I suggest that you install your FC again. Because th problem you have is that FC is wrongly set to a display frequency which your monitor can not handle. This resolution should have taken care of at the first boot. Immediately after the first installation your Linux kernel must have booted once- right? If you reinstall please follow the instructions at each page carefully. I believe a re installation will save a lot of your time. You should also check [if possible] the installation slide show at Fedora Home Page to get a good insight in what to expect. Lastly, as you are newcomer in Linux, I suggest that you try Ubuntu first [the 1CD installer is enough, no need for DVD version]. It is a great distro for newbies and packed with all the necessary features. __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

12-06-2006, 03:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,876 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Hmm, it seems you should have been prompted to set up a user account...you could try logging in as root using the password you entered. (Username: root). From the root account you can set up another username for yourself, as you should not use the root account for your everyday tasks. __________________

12-05-2006, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matt.M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 46 OS: XP My System	Wonderful, Both of the questions that this thread was about have been fixed. I don't remember setting a username to use for Fedora, though I did set a password when I installed it. Do you know what the default username would be?