i just tried what both of you tried. neither worked..
I have knoppix running on my Dell Inspiron 8500 I had the same problem initially but if you type the cheatcode:
knoppix fb1600x1200 screen=1600x1200
at the boot prompt it will fix it. Just replace the 1600x1200 part with what ever your laptops native resolution is. Works for me. Hope that helps.
i just tried what both of you tried. neither worked..
same here. Nothing works.
I've had the stupid 2inch black border around my knoppix for ages. <grumble> I've searched sooo many forums, discussions and faqs but still havn't found a solution yet. <sigh>
i've got an 3800, can't remember if i got this black border with knoppix, but i did get it with windows. i had to hit the function key then F7(or it might be F8, says font in purple letters on it) and that fixed it, worth a try!
I had the same black border problem with Knoppix before too and I was also going to suggest the Fn+F7 (or F8 - I don't remember right now) key combination. You may need to repeat that combination 2 or 3 times before it works though, but I never figured out why.
Originally Posted by CatamountJack
what is the "FN" key?
FN (function key) at the bottom left hand side of the keyboard
yeah the Fn+F8 activates the CRT/LCD function. But it didn't work on my Dell Inspiron 1100. Just stuffed up my screen even more coz my menu bar at the bottom disappeared and a fuzzy inaccessable bar appeared up the top. but the black border's still there. I tried pressing Fn+F8 for like 5 times but still the same result.
thx for trying anewayz.
i also have the same problem with a 1100 someone has to have an idea that shoudl work lol
The solution must be the screen cheat code, as mentioned before. If I use anything but 'knoppix screen=1600x1200' when booting i get the black bars around the edge of the screen. 1600x1200 is my native screen resolution. Figure out your screens native resolution and try again. Remember to type "knoppix" before the cheat code.
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24UX-A 24 Port 10G/mGig UPOE Network Switch, no module
$299.97
ARUBA J9772A 2530-48G PoE+ 48 PORT ETHERNET SWITCH W/ RACK EARS J9772-60301
$125.69
Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124D-POE 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch UNREGISTERED
$99.97
Brocade ICX 7250-48 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | ICX7250-48-2X10G
$84.95
NETGEAR GS305300PAS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
$15.99
Ubiquiti UniFi Compact Switch 5 port Gigabit PoE+ Switch USW-FLEX-MINI NEW OPEN
$27.99
Cisco Catalyst 2960 WS-C2960-48TC-S 48-Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch
$28.00
Network Switch Link Light Covers, 3D Printed, 24W+24N RJ45, 4 SFP, Black
$14.99
HPE ARUBA 2530-24G J9773A PoE+ 24-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH J9773-60201
$87.98
Loocam Gigabit PoE Switch 8 Port 96W 2 Uplink Port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch
$49.99