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I figured out that I can switch to virtual console by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F1.

The problem still remains... when I press that button combination - it turns off my monitor. The monitor itself says NO SIGNAL. Why is that so and how to fix it?

P.S. My computer, at the moment, have all kind of problems with drivers. I need to execute stop gdm, but I can't do it in gnome-terminal, for example. I need virtual console.

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To access your F1 key do you also need to press a Fn key as on some compact keyboards? – kyleN Jul 22 '11 at 18:54
@user389850 I have full, standard keyboard. There wasn't problem to perform step #1, but problem was that it does turn of my monitor. Anyway, I could get back by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F6. – daGrevis Jul 22 '11 at 18:55
* Ctrl + Alt + F7. – daGrevis Jul 22 '11 at 19:19
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I am not very confident about this, so I'm commenting. As you say, your monitor turns off, I guess that is because your monitor can't display the resolution initiated from grub. I would try to play with grub configuration, especially GRUB_GFXMODE . I'm even more unsure about this, but if I remember correctly, then some really messed up driver issues can lead to not displaying virtual terminal. In that case if you need it really bad, you can use vesa drivers, which are much slower, but more reliable in such circumstances. – Reinis Jul 22 '11 at 19:31
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This question appears to be abandoned, if you are experiencing a similar issue please ask a new question with details pertaining to your problem. If you feel this question is not abandoned, please flag the question explaining that. :) – Ringtail Feb 26 '12 at 22:10
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closed as too localized by bodhi.zazen, htorque, nitstorm, jrg♦ Feb 28 '12 at 13:19

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