I have the same problem with an Asus notebook.
My fix was:
1. changed /etc/usplash.conf to 1024x768, which fixed the shutdown splash. 2. removed vga=771 from /boot/grub/menu.lst, which allowed the entry in /etc/usplash.conf to be used at bootup.
I have the same problem with an Asus notebook.
My fix was:
1. changed /etc/usplash.conf to 1024x768, which fixed the shutdown splash. menu.lst, which allowed the entry in /etc/usplash.conf to be used at bootup.
2. removed vga=771 from /boot/grub/