I am running a dual boot. Is that at safe mode from the first dos bit or from the grub bit. Sorry for being so dum. -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jason Staudenmayer Sent: 23 January 2004 14:53 To: 'redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx' Subject: RE: monitor problem.. Help needed quickly! It's called a command prompt/shell. Boot into "safe mode" init 1 "boot single" from your boot loader -----Original Message----- From: Howard Protheroe [mailto:howard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 9:59 AM To: redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: monitor problem.. Help needed quickly! How do I get to that file without being able to get into Gnome? -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rus Foster Sent: 23 January 2004 14:51 To: redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: monitor problem.. Help needed quickly! On Fri, 23 Jan 2004, Howard Protheroe wrote: > I am running a dual head matrox G550 which I had working perfectly until, in > my over confidence I tried to up the resolution to work in a certain > package. I now can't see my main monitor at log in and so can't get to a > terminal to restore the backup. I am sure that there must be some sort of > safe mode to get to a terminal but can't find it. Help needed quickly! > Try editing /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 and fine the line that says Modes "1280x1024" or similar Change them down to say "1024x768" See if that helps Rus -- e: support@xxxxxxxxxxx t: 1-888-327-6330 www.jvds.com - Root on your own box www.vpscolo.com - Your next hosting company -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
