Old Compaq laptop Monitor Help

[Ben Stringer]

On Mon, 2004-03-15 at 11:16, gm wrote:
> Hey guys,
> 
>  
> 
> I’ve installed fedora on an old laptop however the monitor wasn’t
> recognized by the installer so I selected just a generic 800x 600
> monitor. Unfortunately, when I boot the machine I get an error message
> ‘cannot open virtual console 7’  and the system tries to redetect my
> monitor.  I know my monitor is a Display Assy, SVGA, 12.1” CTFT does
> anyone know of a monitor type close to it that will work. 

1) Are you selecting Generic LCD 800x600 (not CRT)?

2) What is the model number of the laptop?

3) Have you tried the numerous Compaq LCD models that are available for
selection from "redhat-config-xfree86"?

Cheers, Ben