dell inspiron 2650

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tx for previous help on my laptop problem...I can get freebsd to install on my inspiron 2650 now, but theres issues.  I cannot seem to get x up without killing something....i have tried the 5.1 release and my screen goes all screwy...like its the wrong resolution...and control+alt+backspace doesnt kill the xserver (this is in the config area for x in /stand/sysinstall).  incidently in 5.1 you dont have to disable eisa to get loaded.  

I tried 4.4 release that I got with my manual and that boots fine (as long as you boot without eisa support, and/or remove it from the kernel after installation), but wouldnt you know it?, I cant get x up on that one either.  I have been using a page I found in google to get operationl (http://www.kulish.com/article.php?story=20021115195213687) and everything goes fine until I add this bit on vidcontrol:
    echo "vidcontrol VESA_800x600" >> /etc/rc.local
after adding this I get as far in the boot as starting local daemons then reboot...no indication to me why this is happening.

so here I sit and ponder...and question...any help would be appreciated
tx in advance
Don