I noticed several posts about this problem but have not found a solution yet.

I have a LiveCD (downloaded the version that came out in 2007) that works on an older machine so I know that the disc and monitor are good. However, when I put it into my duo-core tower, knoppix will load all the way to where it starts the xserver, and then I get the black screen.

Some interestnig notes:
1) Using Knoppix 2 cheat, I am able to get the text version of knoppix up and running. However, if I type startx, it will go to the black screen.

2) Windows XP loads fine, all displays work. All hardware works.

3) The machines has 2 GB of ram, an Intel Duo-Core processor, and a Geforce 7600 graphics card. When I load, I get two penguins at the top left of my screen. It is also loading the drivers for the graphics card, and says 7600 so I think it is grapping the right auto detects.

4) I created a LiveUSB (ya, made that up, live usb drive) that is having the same problems. It is 1 GB in size.

5) When I get the black screen, the monitor will go into standby after a bit, as if the computer shut off even though I can still hear the fans running. The power button on the monitor blinks when this happens.

If anyone knows how to fix, please post!

Thank you for your help and for listening,
Desperate Linux User


Time to get windows running correctly: 2 hours
Time to get knoppix running: unknown (5+, though not working yet)
Watching my fav. OS boot to black screen: painful