Newbie User needs help ;)

[pedingto]

Hello Linux Gurus,

I'm currently running a Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop, and have been trying to use Knoppix 3.7 on a live CD.
Although it works, and I must say that once I resolve this niggling issue I will probably end up a convert to Knoppix, I have an annoying issue with the graphics display.

I can't get it to run above 640x480.

If there is a work-around already posted or in a FAQ, I have been unable to find it, so sorry if its been posted and I've just been a complete newbie in not finding it

As for the graphics card model it is an Intel 82845GM Graphics Controller.
If there is any other information needed to help resolve this issue, please inform me, and I shall post it asap.

Thanks for your time, and I'll appreciate any help or insight you can give me.

Paul Edgington

[GFBurke]

I have to type:
fb1024x768

then my intel boots good.

[pedingto]

I have tried using the fb1024x768 and it comes up with an error, with a message something like "You tried to pass an undefined video number".

[pedingto]

Just a quick update.

I've tried all the cheat codes I can think of, and still nothing so far.

[pedingto]

I cracked it :P

What it seemed to be was that my BIOS version was a bit out of date, and Intel has changed a few things involving the graphics controller.
So if anyone else has the same problem with a Dell Inspiron 1100, download the A32 bios revision

[foamrotreturns]

Good work! Stick around here. your critical thinking skills could be an asset to us pioneers of bootable linux CDs!