Fix for HP SmartStart CD crashing to a Linux prompt

On some older systems, SmartStart might crash to a Linux prompt when starting.
This is because newer SmartStart CDs (version 8.4 or newer) try to run at 24bit
color depth which requires more video memory than the older systems have. To
work around this issue, follow the instruction below.
When SmartStart crashes, you will be dumped to a Linux prompt. Follow the
instructions below to fix. If done correctly, SmartStart should restart and continue
normally.

# sed -i.original '/Depth/s/24/16/g' /etc/X11/xorg.default-us <enter>

# for n in 52 54 56 58 60 ; do /etc/init.d/boot.d/S${n}* start ; done <enter>
SmartStart should restart and return you to the graphical SmartStart welcome
screen.
NOTE: The above may not work exactly depending on SmartStart version. If it
doesnt work, edit the xorg.default-us file using the vi editor and change color depth
manually, then run second command.

To fix using the vi editor:

# vi /etc/X11/xorg.default-us
Search for the Screen section of the file:
Type the following: /DefaultDepth <enter> NOTE: Case is important, must be
entered exactly as DefaultDepth
You should see DefaultDepth

24. You need to change this to DefaultDepth

16.

Type a lowercase I (for insert). You should now be in vis edit mode.
Using the arrow keys, change 24 to 16.
Still using the arrow keys, in the Subsection Display section (found right under the
DefaultDepth section) change Depth 24 to Depth
16.
Hit the Esc key. Type :wq! <enter> (exactly :wq!) You should be back at a
Linux prompt. Now type the second commend listed above (for n in). If you didnt

make any typos, SmartStart should return to the graphical screen and run normally
again.