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Re: [LUG] New computer problem

 

On 04/05/16 17:35, M. J. Everitt wrote:
On 04/05/16 17:28, barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Just set up my new computer. Had a bit of playing around of course.
Just two problems so far.

The screen goes blank every minute or so, stays blank for a few
seconds and then opens up to where it was before. I have disabled the
screen saver, so where do I look next?

Desktop computer. Xubuntu 16.04

Second, I would like to be able to log in from a USB stick or some
such. However when I put a stick in place, and then restart, I canât
get anything to show on the screen. It just remains blank. However it
will read from a USB stick when I am using it to store some files.

While I have been writing this the screen has blanked out about 10 times.

Does anyone have any ideas please?

Neil

Initial thoughts ..
- Graphics driver?
- Faulty monitor - swap out
- power supply issue on the PC causing graphics hiccups (or lack of
power if you have a dedicated graphics card)

That would be my first few tests .. I would highly doubt it has anything
to do with power management .. that's more like "unintended behaviour" .. !!

MJE



That all sounds bad. It is a brand new desktop and a brand new monitor. More research. Sigh

Neil

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