[haiku-development] Re: Can't install Alpha 2

  • From: Markku Hyppönen <make.hypponen@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:12:32 +0300

On Mon, 2010-08-30 at 10:45 +1000, David McPaul wrote:
> On 30 August 2010 06:33, Markku Hyppönen <make.hypponen@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I can't install Alpha2 from CD or USB stick. Checksums are right.
> >
> > I tried it already few months ago and then only way to get Haiku running
> > was a Virtual Box installation.
> >
> > I would like to run it in a real machine but after starting screen (all
> > initialization is okey) there's only a black blank screen. I have tried
> > with several machines.
> >
> > Is there someone who could help me with this?
> 
> Highly likely that the video card is not supported but the video
> driver tries anyway and fails.
> 
> Before the initial screen shows up hold down shift to get the boot
> menu and turn on VESA graphics
> 
You were right, and thanks again!
Is there a way to permanently set the VESA graphics?


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