From 2e97919c0bd9ffb5517df6ec4d1abc58b7487446 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sajolida <sajolida@pimienta.org> Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 14:23:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] The black screen was caused by a workaround (#16715#note-4) --- wiki/src/support/known_issues.mdwn | 15 +++++++++++++++ wiki/src/support/known_issues/graphics.mdwn | 17 ----------------- 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/src/support/known_issues.mdwn b/wiki/src/support/known_issues.mdwn index 2b3091d8aa..c37d3cbaad 100644 --- a/wiki/src/support/known_issues.mdwn +++ b/wiki/src/support/known_issues.mdwn @@ -103,6 +103,21 @@ Mac PC -- +<a id="lockup"></a> + +### "Soft lockup" error + +On some laptops, Tails starts with the following error: + +<p class="pre">soft lockup - CPU#<span class="command-placeholder">N</span> stuck for <span class="command-placeholder">N</span>s</p> + +To make Tails start successfully, add the following options to the +[[startup options|/doc/first_steps/startup_options/#boot_loader_menu]]: + + acpi_rev_override=1 nouveau.modeset=0 + +<a id="sg-black-screen"></a> + ### Acer Travelmate 8573T-254G50M Booting from DVD works fine, but does not start from USB sticks. diff --git a/wiki/src/support/known_issues/graphics.mdwn b/wiki/src/support/known_issues/graphics.mdwn index 8991f9229c..d26d25ae3e 100644 --- a/wiki/src/support/known_issues/graphics.mdwn +++ b/wiki/src/support/known_issues/graphics.mdwn @@ -294,23 +294,6 @@ We need more test results from users: [[!tails_ticket 15116]] Other issues ============ -<a id="lockup"></a> - -Black screen and "soft lockup" error ------------------------------------- - -On some laptops, Tails starts but displays the following error and ends -up on a black screen: - -<p class="pre">soft lockup - CPU#<span class="command-placeholder">N</span> stuck for <span class="command-placeholder">N</span>s</p> - -To make Tails start successfully, add the following options to the -[[startup options|/doc/first_steps/startup_options/#boot_loader_menu]]: - - acpi_rev_override=1 nouveau.modeset=0 - -<a id="sg-black-screen"></a> - Black screen with switchable graphics computers ----------------------------------------------- -- GitLab