I have multiple VMs running Mageia 2 and Mageia 3 Beta 1 that all work fine on this computer.
I downloaded the DVD iso and installed using mostly defaults, I chose the vesa graphics adapter and 1024 x 768 and the test looked fine. (also tried a few other video options with the same results.
After reboot I get the low resolution login prompt
when I attempt to login "login succesful" flashes briefly and then the login prompt reappears
If I try to login as root the screen flashes to red for a brief moment and then the login prompt reappears
Any idea what to try?