Anaconda boot options/Graphics mode
Trying to install F21 on a windows 7 PC, via USB. Whenever I load the image off the USB, the system freezes within seconds, unless I use low graphics mode. However, this means that I can only install fedora with permanent low graphics mode (far from ideal).
I feel that changing the resolution in the installer would probably allow it to run normally, but when I try to append 'resolution=1024x768' for example to the boot options, it still runs in full resolution. In fact, adding any boot options, including 'vnc' or 'text' doesnt seem to change anything, the installer still runs in default mode. Even using 'xdriver=vesa', which I believe should have the same effect as low graphics mode, does not make any difference.
It's always possible that I've been a complete idiot and misunderstood how the boot options list is supposed to work, but anyway any help is greatly appreciated.
To make it clear, my process has been: boot from usb -> tab -> append space then 'resolution=1024x768' to the end of the options -> enter
Edit: I think my issue now seems to be swapping from the vesa driver to the correct nouveau driver. Although if anyone could give a hint as to why the boot options don't seem to be working, that would also be great.
If you install in low resolution it do not means Fedora will be installed on low resolution on your pc, it means that the install image do not have the driver for your video card on the boot kernel, this will be added on install and on updates. It will help if you let us know what video card manufacture and model do you have.
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 I've now tried installing the drivers for the card from rpmfusion and ended up breaking my existing fedora installation (plus side: the screen telling me the system was broken was in full resolution)
Nvidia modules are always an issue if you use it you need to be careful with kernel updates as normally fedora speed of developing is faster than what Nvidia does so on updates you may lose your working config, in any case you can always use previous kernel to boot.
Ok, so if I stick to Nouveau, how do I install the correct driver? Updating the whole system didn't seem to make a difference.
Thanks, that worked!