Bug#334503: error when attempt to run startx
Package: installation
version 0.3.19
Severity: important
Tags: help
I was installing Debian and everything appeared to go well even it
saying thanks for installing. Then when it goes to run for the first
time it gives me a command line, so I type startx. Then it gives me
an error message tells me to make sure and send you the whole xfree86
log file which could be found at var/log/xfree86.0.log I was
attempting to create a dual boot system. My question is: since I can
only log into in windows where I know whats going on because I can
see, how do I mail you that file? I can log into my debian os it is
just that it is at command prompt and I don't know how to mail the
file to you while giving you some sort of idea that it is from me.
Can you tell me what to do please? I installed the 2.6.8-2-386 version after
getting the same result with the earlier version. My computer's specs
are as follows:
Specifications for the Gateway Solo 5350 Notebook
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Processor and core logic
Processor options
One Intel(r) Celeron™ CPU
-OR-
One Intel(r) Pentium III™ CPU
To determine your notebook's processor:
In Windows XP, click Start, then select My Computer. Click View System
Information. The
processor is listed.
-OR-
In Windows 2000 or Windows 98, click Start, then select Programs,
Accessories, System Tools,
then System Information. The processor is listed.
Processor packaging
Intel micro-FCPGA2
Level 2 cache
Celeron 128 KB
Pentium III 256 KB or 512 KB
Core logic
Intel 830-M chipset with ICH-3
Bus speed
133 MHz Processor Side Bus
BIOS
Phoenix Plug-and-Play NoteBIOS
512 KB flash ROM
SMBIOS 2.3
APM 2.1
ACPI 1.0b
WFM 2.0
System memory
Memory type
133 MHz Synchronous DRAM system memory
Memory expansion options
Two 144-pin PC-133 industrial standard SO-DIMM sockets
Accepts 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB memory modules in any combination
1024 MB maximum system memory
To determine your notebook's memory:
In Windows XP, click Start, then select My Computer. Click View System
Information. The
memory is listed.
-OR-
In Windows 2000 or Windows 98, click Start, then select Programs,
Accessories, System Tools,
then System Information. The total physical memory is listed.
Video
Graphics controller
Intel 82830M
Video memory
8 MB shared UMA memory
LCD display panel
14.1-inch TFT XGA (RSDS)
Maximum panel resolution:
1024 × 768 (XGA)
Maximum colors displayed:
262,000 (16-bit)
RSDS interface between LCD and motherboard
Supported video modes
XGA
SVGA
VGA
Maximum refresh rate
85 Hz XGA
72 Hz SXGA
External video
Supports simultaneous LCD, TV out, and external monitor
Supports independent LCD, TV out, and external monitor
Integrated TV encoder
External CRT
Maximum CRT resolution:
1600 × 1200 (UGA)
Maximum colors displayed: 32-bit
TV out (composite video) jack
Supports NTSC/PAL connection to standard TV monitors with RCA connector
Audio
Audio chipset
ESS ES1988 Allegro
Sound support
Soundblaster Pro
MIDI
Windows Sound System compatible
3D sound support
64-channel wavetable synthesis
Volume control
Volume control keys on keyboard
Software volume control provided through Windows
Internal microphone
Omni-directional, low-impedance
Internal speakers
Stereo speakers built into front of notebook
1.1 watt per speaker
Audio connectors
Stereo headphone output
Stereo line input
Monophonic microphone input
Stereo line output (docking station only)
S/PDIF output (docking station only)
Communications
Modem features
Integrated V.90/56K flex data; V.17 fax soft modem
Uses the RJ-11 jack on the left side of the notebook
Supports Wake on Ring
10/100Mbps Ethernet interface
Integrated IEEE 802.3u
(10/100 BASE-TX) Ethernet interface
Uses RJ-45 connector on the left side of the notebook
Supports Wake on LAN and Boot from LAN
Wireless Ethernet interface
(Factory installed option)
Implemented with IEEE 802.11b network card installed in Mini PCI
expansion slot.
Uses factory installed internal antenna assembly
Input/Output (I/O)
Keyboard
Full-sized 88-key keyboard (US)
19 mm × 19 mm key pitch and 3.0 mm keystroke
International keyboards available only to non-U.S. customers.
Pointing device
Gateway EZ-Pad™ touchpad; 1000 points/inch minimum resolution
4-button design (left/right/up/down)
Input/Output (I/O) ports
2 USB 1.0 (4-pin)
High-speed serial (16550 compatible)
Parallel (bi-directional, EPP, ECP)
V.90/56K Modem (RJ-11)
10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
PS/2 keyboard or mouse
DC input
Docking port
PC Card sockets
(2 Type I or II, or 1 type III)
External monitor (VGA)
TV out (NTSC/PAL composite video)
Stereo headphone output
Stereo line input
Monophonic microphone input
PCMCIA
Accepts two Type I or II, or one
Type III device
TI 1420 controller
CardBus support
NOTE: This notebook does not support Zoom Video
Docking solution
Port replicator
Docking station
Storage
Hard drive
User-removable
Accepts 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm height hard drives
To find the hard drive capacity:
In Windows XP, click Start, then select My Computer.
-OR-
In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, double-click the My
Computer icon on your
Windows desktop.
Right-click the drive letter, then select Properties. The drive's
capacity and available
space appears. If the drive has multiple partitions (for example, C:
and D:), add the
capacities of each partition to determine the drive's total capacity.
Hard drive controller
Two independent bus-mastering Enhanced IDE channels on PCI bus
Enhanced IDE channels on PCI bus
Supports Ultra DMA, DMA Mode 2,
PIO Mode 4
Modular bay
One modular bay is available on the right side of the notebook. The
drive in this bay is
hot-swappable via Softex Bay Manager software or automatic via switch
on bottom of chassis.
A visual and audio notification system provides bay device status in
the OS and via an LED
on the front of the chassis. In addition to the drives below, this bay
accepts a bootable
second hard drive or second battery.
Diskette drive
To find the diskette drive type and capacity:
In Windows XP, click Start, then select My Computer.
-OR-
In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, double-click the My
Computer icon on your
Windows desktop.
Right-click the drive letter, then select Properties. The drive type,
capacity. and
available space appears. A 3.5-inch diskette drive uses 3.5-inch
diskettes up to 1.44 MB
capacity. A Zip drive uses Zip disks up to 100 MB capacity.
Optical drive
To determine the optical disc drive type, examine the drive tray's
plastic cover. A DVD logo
indicates a DVD drive, a CD Compact Disc logo indicates a CD drive,
and a CD-R/RW logo
indicates a recordable/rewritable drive.
CD drive:
10-24X
DVD drive:
1-8X DVD mode, 8-24X CD mode
CD-R/RW:
4X/4X or 8X/20X
DVD/CD-RW:
8X DVD mode, 4X or 8X CD-R/RW mode
Power
AC adapter
19 VDC, 80 W output 3-connector True RMS with Power Factor Correction
Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz power source
Battery type
Main
8-cell: Removable intelligent Li-Ion with 57.7 WHr capacity.
-OR-
6-cell: Removable intelligent Li-Ion with 43.3 WHr capacity.
Secondary
Removable 6-cell intelligent Li-Ion with 31.1 WHr capacity.
Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power
management settings, and
features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.
Power management
ACPI 1.0b
PC 2001
Pentium III CPU supports Intel(r) SpeedStep™ technology
Controls
Keyboard-activated pop-up display gives battery charge as a
percentage remaining
Icon on taskbar shows battery charge as a percentage remaining
Security
Passwords
Power-on password (supervisor and user)
Primary hard drive and secondary hard drive (if equipped)
Physical
Main system memory screws
Kensington(r) security slot in notebook back
Kensington(r) security slot in docking station and port replicator
System software
Operating system
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Home Edition
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Professional Edition
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98 Second Edition
System management
SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS
Intel(r) LANDesk(r) Client Manager 6.X
Wired for Management 2.0
ACPI power management
System compatibility
PC99
PC2001
WFM 2.0
SMBIOS 2.3
APM 2.1
ACPI 1.0b
WHQL certified
Physical specifications
Dimensions
~12.44 × 10.12 × 1.36 inches (W×D×H)
~311 × 253.3 × 34 millimeters (W×D×H)
System weight
~5.19 lbs (2.34 kg)
AC adapter weight
16.6 ounces (472 grams)
Environment
Operating temperature
41 ° F to 95 ° F (5 ° C to 35 ° C)
Storage temperature
-4 ° F to 140 ° F (-20 ° C to 60 ° C)
Operating humidity
20% to 80% relative humidity;
no condensation
Storage humidity
20% to 90% relative humidity;
no condensation
Operating altitude
Maximum 12,500 feet at 59 ° F (3,810 meters at 15 ° C)
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