I just downloaded and installed Ubuntu server 14.04 on an embedded PC (AMD G-T40E dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 30GB Intel SSD installed in the mini PCI-E slot). This same machine runs 12.04 just fine. I chose the 'use entire disk' option, and the installation process proceeds fine until complete and I'm prompted to reboot. Upon reboot, NOTHING shows up on the display and for a couple of seconds there is HDD activity, but still nothing appears on the screen.
I have run the install twice with the same result. Any idea on how to troubleshoot?
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If you are prompted with a login screen then do so. If you manage to login successfully it means that the system is OK and the problem has to do with your graphics card detection/driver. If you don't get a login prompt, then there is something going wrong at a previous stage of the boot process. Also, it would be nice if you edit your question to add what you tried and how it failed (eg error messages, etc) so someone can give you a more precise answer.