Changes between Version 4 and Version 5 of Ticket #15241, comment 23


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Feb 16, 2020, 6:16:19 PM (5 years ago)
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  • Ticket #15241, comment 23

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    77I see the intel_extreme driver reads the monitor's EDID info (i.e. monitor screen resolutions and product info) then the screen goes black from that point. If I disable the monitor, reboot, wait till disk activity finishes, then reconnect - I have a 1024x768 @ 60Hz display with the installer GUI options and I can either install or go to the desktop. Notice it looks like 'Screen' preflet shows the Intel driver info but not the correct monitor info since I disconnected the monitor.
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    9 So, I'm asking can the intel_extreme driver force/provide a basic default VESA-compatible display of 1024x768 @60Hz if the device is 8086:0042 or 8086:0046 (Ironlake Desktop/Laptop) - once it gets all the EDID info???
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    11 Just an idea...
     9So, it gets the monitor's EDID info, if connected, then ...