[Debian-au] 1st install problem

[Russell Shaw]

squareyes wrote:
> Hi all,
> have just installed Deb 3.0r2, and after logging on at command line
> I typed in startx and get. cannot find a screen. It appears to recognise 
> the video card,  Nvidia GeForce 2 MX-400, driver NV on the available list.
> As su the same thing happens. No screen found.
> I have connected now using Knoppix 3.4 which seems to be using the same
> driver (NV) and it recognizes everything OK.
> I must be doing something wrong, have very little command line 
> experience,hope some one can help.
> Take Care, and have a safe and peaceful Christmas everyone.
> Winton

XFree86 -configure
will generate a XF86Config file with working video settings. Copy
these into /etc/X11/XF86Conig-4.