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duuumbo

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Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

I recently changed my graphics card from a GT 1030 to a 1660, and now during the boot process I only see `0_` at the bottom of my screen, meaning I don't get to see grub, but I do see the bios prompt. When my window manager kicks in, I get a display back. Any idea on what is going on? Thanks.

Last edited by duuumbo (2023-08-21 16:40:51)

jonno2002

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

whats your setup ? nouveau or nvidia ? post complete journal and xorg log and any other configs youve added/changed

V1del

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Bugs with the new kernel and the simpledrm device. Enable modesetting for the nvidia driver: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/NVIDIA … de_setting

duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Here is my journal:
http://ix.io/4DFI
Here is my Xorg.0.log
http://ix.io/4DFJ
I am using the proprietary drivers.
I tried to modeset NVIDIA, but I can't see Grub at boot, so I changed the config instead (don't worry, I have a backup). System booted as usual, no screen after the BIOS Post, only a 0_.
I didn't change any configuration between when I had my GT 1030 and my 1660.

V1del

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

This sounds rather BIOS related than anything. Make sure this is properly seated, and check and disable CSM emulation assuming your on an UEFI system/potentially update your UEFI firmware.

Last edited by V1del (2023-08-16 17:40:41)

seth

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: DMI:  /DP67BG, BIOS BGP6710J.86A.1569.2010.1101.1220 11/01/2010

aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: probing for efifb
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: No BGRT, not showing boot graphics
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: framebuffer at 0xa0000, using 64k, total 64k
aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: mode is 640x480x1, linelength=80, pages=1
aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: scrolling: redraw
aoû 16 12:42:06 DumboPC kernel: efifb: Truecolor: size=8:8:8:8, shift=24:16:8:0

Post your /etc/default/grub and /boot/grub/grub.cfg.
Did you at least enter the BIOS once after changing the GPU?

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duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Here is my `/etc/default/grub`
http://ix.io/4DN8
Here is my `/boot/grub/grub.cfg`
http://ix.io/4DNa

I did enter BIOS setup once, in fact I can use the bios setup as expected, but did not change anything as when I am in X, my card is detected well and performs as expected.

Last edited by duuumbo (2023-08-17 16:49:20)

seth

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

GRUB_GFXMODE=auto

What if you get a bit more explicit about that?
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GRUB/T … resolution

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duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

I tried a bunch of resolutions, `hwinfo` gave me `640x480` as a supported resolution, which did not change anything. I also tried `1024x768`, which is a supported resolution, and `1440x900`, which is the resolution I use, without any improvement. Thanks for the idea.

V1del

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Did you see my comment wrt disabling CSM and/or updating your UEFI? Chances are that your "old" mainboard firmware does not properly initialize the framebuffer on the new card.

duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Yes I did see your comment, I am still trying to figure out how to do this, as I don't see any options in the bios (Disabling CSM). I will update my bios in a few days if I can't figure out.

duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

So I did a bit much more research and I think I should've given you my board model from the start, as I have a Intel DP67BG which is discontinued. Some people report the same problem with a 1660 Ti
https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments … longer_on/
Bios changelogs are difficult to find, so I can't really see if a Bios update would help, even if I can find the right patch. I modified the title to help other find this post.

duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Latest update as of today, I disabled CSM but now my system will not post, it gets stuck at the code Eb on the board. I tried to reset CMOS but it does not do anything other than cycle boot once. The keyboard seems to be detected bu when I press F2 it just beeps loudly. I am starting to regret trying to fix a minor inconvenience and bricking my board.

seth

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Do you still have the original GPU?
Did you only disable CSM or also update the UEFI beforehand?

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duuumbo

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Re: Nvidia 1660 shows 0_ during boot on intel DP67BG.

Plugging back my GT 1030 I was able to get back into the BIOS and enable CSM, making me back online. I did not update the firmware. As this looks to be a common issue, I will stay happy that my system boots, even if I can't pass kernel params in GRUB.