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Hi all I'm having some issues with trying to install Ubuntu. For the past day's when I get to the boot menu I select my usb key which I turned into a bootable Ubuntu drive. When I click try or install Ubuntu I get a black screen and nothing happens. My screen is connected through DVI on my tower and HDMI on my screen. My question is how can I install Ubuntu since I can't see anything?

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Have a look at this thread: Why do I get a black/purple screen when booting on a brand new PC build?

This is what solved the persons problem:

"After playing and searching around, I found that I could enter the GRUB menu by holding down F11, then pressing "e" on "install ubuntu" i then looked for where it said "quick splash --" and changed it to "nomodeset $vt_handoff" this allowed my system to boot it all up and after installing I played around with the /etc/default/grub file and changed around some text to allow my system to boot up right to Ubuntu."

You could also try this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=11586016

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  • Also, try turning off integrated graphics if you have them on. Dec 18, 2014 at 23:05
  • ok ive tried what you said it worked i was able to install ubuntu but now after click ubuntu on grub i get a black screen i have to go in recovery mode and start with resume normal boot thats my only was to get in ubuntu also i dont see my graphic card ive tried to install it but doesnt work
    – webnator
    Dec 19, 2014 at 0:11
  • Which way worked? Also, what version of Ubuntu did you install? Dec 19, 2014 at 1:00
  • im installing 14.04 ive removed quick splash and replace it with nomodeset after that i was able to install but now i cant log into ubuntu unless i go trought recovery mode
    – webnator
    Dec 19, 2014 at 3:59
  • Ok, try removing your graphics card to see if that's the problem. Try to boot without your graphics card installed. Dec 19, 2014 at 12:32

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