Scratch Installation: Compiling Linux kernel 2.6.17

[cire_08]

Hi Everyone,

I finished compiling linux kernel 2.6 up to editing the lilo.conf and run the lilo reload script. The problem was after I restarted my Slackware Server, it doesn't boot, the monitor just turned into blank and nothing happens.

Please advice.

thanks,

[mflorell]

Check the drivers you are using and make sure you have all of the drivers selected that you need. Also, check you video resolution settings when you install, I usually set to the minimum so I will be sure that I will have no display problems on any monitor.

[cire_08]

Hi!

Thanks Matt for your prompt reply.

Sorry I'm newbie in linux, my problem now is how can i check the drivers and the resolution of my PC if my server doesn't boot. Is there any way to restore my previos settings?

thanks for your untiring support.

[mflorell]

You should still have your existing bigkernel that is installed by default, just put that back in the /etc/lilo.conf file (you can edit that by booting from the install disc)