My monitors resoulution is 1280x1024. I have an nVidia GeForce 6150SE graphics card and it happens right after I see the maufacturers logo (Compaq). Cant use the system at all.

So, I installed Salix OS(Piece of cake, very easy and fast) rebooted, and my monitor flashed white with grey stripes. Thats pretty much it. Installed a basic system, made a USB stick with root on it and rebooted.