/etc/init
tell this file you don't have a color graphics card.
OR........ reboot the machine with the boot disk you made and select re-boot to installed operating system. the first screen will ask what language and you confirm it. the next screen will ask you if you have a color graphics card. if you select NO, you will not be given any color graphics. all grey and black or white and black will be the default.
I love my SuSE
go have some fun!
joetech