[solved] Failed to start the X server after sgfxi

Exmix · 2012-08-10 05:02:49

I think I already screwed something up. I was lookin at one of the threads on here and tried to update my video card...now I get this message

Failed to start the X server (your graphical interface). It is likely that it is not setup correctly. Would you like to view the X server output to diagnose the problem?

I push yes and I get this

X.Org X Server 1.7.7
Release Date: 2010-05-04
X Protocol Version 11. Revision 0
Build Current Operating System: Linux 2.6.32-5-amd64 i686 Debian
Current Operating System: Linux Crunchbang 2.6.32-5-686 #1 SPM Sun May 6 04:01:19 UTC 2012 i686
Kernelc Command line: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-5-686
root=UUID=faaee3fd-1dbc-48ca-8d4f-be480aec8cb6 ro quiet splash
Build Date 30 October 2011 08:56:49PM
xorg-server 2:1.7.7-14 (Julien Cristau <jcristau@debian.org>)
Current version of pixman: 0.24.0
Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
to make sure you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,

and if I hit no I get

The X Server is now disabled. Restart GDM when it is configured correctly.

Then It takes me to a loging screen. I then login and get:

exmix@crunchbang:~$

So yeah... I have NO idea qhat this means, help please?

Last edited by Exmix (2012-08-11 00:25:55)

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 05:44:40

Hello,

please post

lspci | grep VGA
uname -r
cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf

using the [code ] and [/code ] tags in the reply window.

Thanks.

Last edited by machinebacon (2012-08-10 05:44:51)

Exmix · 2012-08-10 06:00:46

lspci | grep VGA

00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobil 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controllfer (rev 07)

uname -r

2.6.32-5-686

cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
(I think there more but this is all that shows up)

EndSection
Section "Device"
    Identifier    "Device0"
    Diver    "nvidia"
    VendorName   "NVIDIA Corporation"

Section "Screen:
   Identifies   "Screen0"
   Device   "Device0"
   Monitor   "Monitor0"
   Default Depth   24
   Subsection   "Display"
        Depth    24
   EndSubsection
EndSection

# Disables Nvidia logo
    Option   " Nologo" "true"
   # Fix Large Fonts
   Option   "DPI" "96 x 96"
   # Power saving setting for NVidi Drivers
   Option   "OnDemandVBlankInterrupts" "1"
   # Enables overclocking gui
   Option   "Coolbits" "1"

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 06:21:43

Oh interesting. Can you post the whole

lspci -nnk

the xorg file shows you have a nVidia, the lspci shows Intel. Let's verify.

Exmix · 2012-08-10 06:24:14

Umm how do I post the whole thing, only a portion shows up. Im typing all this in manually.

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 06:28:14

Noooo, don't type big_smile

lspci -nnk >> ~/paste.txt && geany ~/paste.txt

Copy from there, paste here wink

Edit: Or do you mean to say you have no X-server running?

Last edited by machinebacon (2012-08-10 06:30:16)

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 06:37:41

You used smxi (sgfxi), after rebooting you need to run it again. If this doesn't help, check if

lsmod | grep nouveau

shows something. It happens that nouveau modules are still in use. This would mean we need to blacklist them and add nouveau.modeset=0 to the GRUB entry.

Also, try to move the xorg.conf file.

mv /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak

After this, type

startx

or

sudo service slim restart

Exmix · 2012-08-10 06:42:03

This happened on my laptop im on the forums on my Desktop

and I have no idea what any of that means.

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 06:44:03

then do this:

mv /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak

startx

maybe you need to press Ctrl-Alt-F8 or F7 or F6 after this to switch to the X server.

still no dice?

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

Last edited by machinebacon (2012-08-10 06:45:19)

Exmix · 2012-08-10 07:07:27

Very cool. Got it now. Thanks. smile VERY much appreciated

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 09:31:28

can you do us a favour and edit your first post, change the subject to something like

[solved] Failed to start the X server after sgfxi

thanks smile greets!

kiiroitori · 2012-08-10 09:50:37

I just wanted to add that machinebacon should get some kind of award for helping out so many people in such a cool way.

machinebacon, if you ever come to Tokyo I'll buy you a beer or two!

machinebacon · 2012-08-10 09:53:39

kiiroitori, thanks a lot big_smile Though it probably won't happen in the near future

Exmix · 2012-08-11 00:25:38

Will do. Thanks alot Machine.

thanhtungnt2006 · 2012-11-20 10:58:35

Thanks a lot.

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