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As LiquidZoo stated: To complicate this, I solved my problem, but in so doing also discover, 1) I could not log in as root after Ctrl-Alt-F2 (other combinations also bring up login screen Alt-F3, etc) and that 2) the hardware cofigurator command is harddrake2, as root and that xfdrake was an invalid command. For some reason the solution to my problem was booting in linux-nonfb Mode (server packages installed?) From there I got into the GUI login screen and now have access to X-Windows. One more thing, I love this Linux!, however when I shutdown or hit reboot it brings me back to the GUI login screen how the hell do I reboot? LOL!

Thanks Liquid that is damn good advise! thanks for the heads up from the scepter site, and the way to get to the configurator!! As for the other response thanks but i did do the screen settings, test, etc etc Let you know how I do LiquidZoo, So far this new Mandrake looks impressive

I have successfully installed Mandrake 9.2, however when booting up I am certain that the x-serve has started but with a blank screen and no login, I suspect that I have configured the monitor, ( or vid card) incorectly. Not being well versed in command line arguments, I would like to know how to get into hardware configurator. I can get to a command promt and login via failsafe, on initial graphical screen. What should I do? Any suggestions, or commands I can use would be appreciated - -Greatful Newbie- - ~~>By the way is there a place to go to get info on monitors not listen in original install configuration? (Sceptre Monitor /lol ) OR what is defaul that may work? Many thanks for reading this