[Bug 1034480] Re: Ubuntu Server12.04 freezes after grub menu

[James Seiters]

After some testing it appears to be hardware related as I have
experienced some unusual behavior. After changing the /etc/default/grub
file by uncommenting the GRUB_GFXMODE=1280x1024 and adding the line set
gfxpayload=keep to the /etc/grub.d/00_header file the computer booted
with the set resolution. But only once did it boot, I can not get this
behavior to repeat and freqeuntly have trouble when booting from the
installation CD to enter the rescue mode. As a work around I have
returned all the grub files to the original states and uncommented the
GRUB_TERMINAL=console line. This will allow the computer to boot.

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Title:
  Ubuntu Server12.04 freezes after grub menu

Status in “grub2” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  I have encountered an issue after installing Ubuntu Server 12.04 i386
  on an older computer with Biostar mainboard. I believe the problem is
  realated to the on board graphics which is the S3 Inc. VT8375
  [ProSavage8 KM266/KL266]. After successfuly installing the operating
  system and rebooting the computer, the computer freezes with a blank
  screen right after displaying the grub boot menu. Rebooting the
  computer and pressing the 'e' key allows me to remove the gfxmode
  $linux_gfx_mode entry form the options list, this allows the comouter
  to boot with the 640x480 resolution. There is no dmesg or syslog
  entries that record the first attempted booting at all.

  I am using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS version 12.04

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