Backtrack 5 R2 Blank screen and Blinking Caps lock button LED on Lenovo T510

[madtux]

Hi There,

I'm new to using Backtrack 5 R2 but not new to Linux or Computers in general.
I seem to be having a problem with Backtrack 5 R2 after I get to the text screen to enter commands into terminal. Immediately after typing "startx" I get a blank screen and a blinking Caps Lock LED on the keyboard.

I have tried a few different fixes that are posted in the forums and in Google searches but have had now luck getting a X session started.

Here are my system specs:

Lenovo T510 Model 4313-CTU
Intel Core i5 CPU M560 @ 2.67Mhz
4GB RAM DDR3
300BG SATA

Network
Ethernet Adapter Intel(R) 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection
11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II

Graphics
Intel(R) HD Graphics
PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0046&SUBSYS_215A17AA&REV_02\3&E89 B380&0&10
Adapter Type Intel(R) HD Graphics (Core i5), Intel Corporation compatible
Adapter Description Intel(R) HD Graphics
Adapter RAM 1.68 GB (1,805,473,792 bytes)

Anyone who thinks they have a solution to this problem please let me know as I would be very greatfull to get this working. I'm eager to begin PEN testing my own network to get a better handle on existing threats.

Cheers,
MADTUX





From the following page on Lenovo's website http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/prod...DocID=PD002626

[maverik35]

well, it seems to me like you have a video card issue.
In text mode, before starting the X's, check the kernel buffer (dmesg) to see the bootup messeges and see what is going on at bootup.
You can also check the video card model detected by the OS: lspci | grep -i vga...See what you get and try to compare it with module loaded by kernel (lsmod | grep -i intel*)....

Then if there is a video issue, try to fix it..But first have to know what is going on...

Hope it helps...

[TechnoDon]

i have the same problem on a sony vaio z series laptop

[DaniRo]

i have the same problem on a sony vaio z series laptop

I have a Sony Vaio and I have resolved the problem with this guide!!
I hope that solves the problem to you!!

http://joachims-techtips.blogspot.it...shes-hard.html