Looks like an error many people have with a dual-gpu system. If you got two (Nvidia Optimus for example) check if you can disable one in your BIOS settings.

This is a problem which I had too. To solve this you have to go into the BIOS settings and DISABLE the integrated graphic card.

I had the choice between Discrete and another option I don´t...

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I dont´t know if this is right here in the Expert Section, but I don´t think this fits into General Topics and I can´t directly post into the...

Did it work?

Yes thats what you have to do ;)

No problem ;)

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That problem is caused by the Optimus-Technology.

You should look into your BIOS-Settings, there should be a possibility to deactivate one of your graphic cards. If you deactivated one, everything...

I got a Acer Aspire 4820TG and I had the same problem.

I removed the vga=7xx entry and wrote vesa instead, and startx worked properly.

I got the same problem and i think it's a problem caused by dual-gpus.

Just try


cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf.failsafe /etc/X11/xorg.conf

You wont have 3d acceleration but a working Desktop.

I got the same problem when I try to use the proprietary ATI driver...
I'm now using the xorg.conf.failsafe, so I can not use the full resolution of my display
You could uninstall fglrx and then do...