Boot parameter & hardware detection

Support knowledgebase (snwint_bootparameter)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0

This article describes special (kernel) boot parameter, which offer you the possibility to take influence on the hardware detection. Especially in relation to the choice of the x server.

There are three parameters to take influence on the automatic hardware detection: x11i,x11 and hwprobe.

Hint:
Do not forget to type "linux" at the boot prompt!
Keywords: X11, XFREE86, INSTALL, INSTALLATION, INSTALLATIONS DISK, LINUXRC, BOOT PROBLEMS, BOOTDISK, BOOT, HARDWARE, ISAPNP, HARDWARE DETECTION, HWPROBE

Categories: Installation

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