VLC with sound but no video
su -
lspci | grep -i vga
grep -i driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo lspci | grep -i vga
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82852/855GM Integrated Graphics Device (rev 02)
petrbal@petrbal-pc:~$ grep -i driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Driver "kbd"
Driver "mouse"
Driver "synaptics"
You have configured X Server correctly.
Open VLC Player, Go to Preferences -- Video -- highlight Output Modules.
Check Advanced Options at the bottom and select X11 video output from the drop-down list.
Restart VLC Player.
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link
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/mandriva-linux-help/116699-vlc-sound-but-no-video.html