Minimum Video Mode For Yellow Dog Linux 5.0; Different Video Connectors For Different Monitors And Televisions - Sony PS3 Repair Manual

Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 Installation
If the default graphical install is supported by your hardware, then after installation, the default "ydl"
boot can be used.

Minimum video mode for Yellow Dog Linux 5.0

The minimum supported graphical mode for running Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 is mode number 3:720p.
If you use a Composite connection, the graphical install is not supported. You will need to use the text
based installer and then modify your post-install environment to support graphics. However, this is
painful and not highly recommended as the resolution is too low for many applications to be useful.
But it is mentioned in here on how to do it.
2. PS3 video connections.
Introduction
The PS3 is both a game console and a computer. Game consoles traditionally output to TV screens,
computers traditionally output to computer monitors. TV screens and computer monitors have very
little in common. The PS3 can output to both, and can also output to High-Definition (HD) TV screens.
Since this involves several completely different sets of standards, things can get complex. This will
explain the various types of video connections used by the PS3.

Different video connectors for different monitors and televisions

HDMI cables can be purchased from the
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
This is the second best connection for running Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 on your PS3, but only if your
monitor or TV supports
range of video modes, as long as your monitor or TV supports them. You will need to consult the
documentation for your display to find out which modes it will support. It is connected by connecting
an HDMI to DVI cable to the HDMI port on your PS3 and the DVI port on your TV. No sound is
included in the DVI connection. If you are buying a short cable, it does not matter if you buy an
expensive one or a cheap one.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
This is the best connection for running Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 on your PS3. It
allows for the full range of video modes, as long as your monitor or TV
supports them. You will need to consult the documentation for your display to
find out which modes it will support. It is connected by connecting an HDMI
cable to the HDMI port on your PS3 and the HDMI port on your TV. 7.1
channel sound will also be transmitted over the HDMI cable. If you are buying a
short cable, it does not matter if you buy an expensive one or a cheap one.
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High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
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(HDCP). It allows for the full