chris de bruin

Hi group(s)!

I am a linux-n00b so please don't flame me if this is the silliest
question ever.

My linux computer won't start without me physically disconnecting the
monitorcable. I just have to disconnect it for a second, but it _must_
be disconnected for the computer to actually start decompressing the
kernel (or OS).

I have tried several linux versions and distributions, but the problem
persists. Have installed Mandrakelinux 10 and 10.1 and Fedora Core 3 and
4 (that's why I crossposted), but the problem is there in all OS versions.

I checked and double-checked all settings in the BIOS but they are ok -
nothing wrong there.

My specs:
MSI K7T Turbo mainboard (K7 mainboard)
AMD Duron 800 MHz
512 MB RAM @133 MHz
20 GB Maxtor 7200 RPM HDD
Diamond Viper 770 (TNT2/RIVA) 32 MB videocard
Samsung SyncMaster 753DF monitor (connected through an analog cable)

Did anyone else experience this problem and maybe find a solution for it?

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