Problem installing SCO OpenServer 5 on Shogun

We have found a problem when installing SCO OpenServer 5 on Shogun systems. On re-booting the system into multi-user mode, it appears to freeze when the graphical login is initialised on tty02 or when the mouse is moved. All of the other console TTY's are then locked. The system then needs to be re-booted.

This is due to the video configuration being set incorrectly during installation. The solution is to boot the system into system maintenance mode, and enter the video configuration manager, by typing:

# scoadmin video

Set the system to use the Cirrus GD542x driver. The problem is typically caused by using the "IBM VGA" option. Select a resolution that the display can handle. If necessary, start off by using a resolution of 640x480. When this is complete, run the system in multi-user mode. The SCO login logo should appear on tty02, and the mouse should also work (ensure that the mouse is selected as high resolution keyboard mouse during initial installation).

If the graphical logo appears distorted or multiple times across the screen, then the resolution and frame rate (Hz) must be changed. The system should not be locked up, so use <ctrl><alt><f1> to get to tty01. Use the video configuration manager as described above to change the parameters.

However, do not alter the video driver from the GD542x setting again, as this will have unpredictable results

Exit from the video configuration manager, and type

# scologin stop
# scologin start

This stops and restarts the graphical login screen on tty02. Use <alt><f2> to return to it. If the display is still not correct, repeat the above until a satisfactory display is achieved.

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