problem, blank screen

[Chadi]

Trying to install kubuntu gutsy off live cd (64bit version), but I get a blank screen and no activity after loading kernel.

I have Nvidia 8400MG GT graphics card.

Same problem if I try the safe graphics mode

[Qqmike]

Re: problem, blank screen

Sounds like you may have already considered:

dibl: Topic: How to get started with no GUI
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3085112.0

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg: bigpond
http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/p7.html

[Chadi]

Re: problem, blank screen

Isn't' that genius.

2. At the text prompt, just enter your user name, hit Enter, and then enter the password that you gave yourself when you went through the installation routine.

Amazing, and what is that supposed to be when I haven't been able to install this yet?

[Qqmike]

Re: problem, blank screen

Ah! Sorry about that -- misread your post.
I'm not sure I'd have anything else to say here ... standard stuff ... check the CD (for defects? for md5sum) ... run the live CD for an hour session or so (to see how it likes your hardware) ... that sort of thing. Let's wait for someone with specific experience with your rig to chime in with something halfway helpful.

[Gediminas2]

Re: problem, blank screen

Who cares if you installed it?
[Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F1]
type ubuntu for login and press enter for the password (If I remember this correctly)
then type

sudo killall kdm

I like killing stuff
now reconfigure the X server with

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

try different drivers.
Also you might want to install this first

sudo apt-get install nvidia-glx-new

After we configured everything we start KDM again

sudo kdm

repeat the procedure if you want

I might have made a few grammar mistakes in the command, can't check it for now

[Qqmike]

Re: problem, blank screen

Good points, Gediminas2
He could be messing with our friend
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
notwithstanding.
I sorta assumed he'd run the live CD and all was well there, though ...
?

[Chadi]

Re: problem, blank screen

Guys, seriously. Get a grip here. What part of I cannot get past loading kernel stage on boot process did you not comprehend? I cannot ctrl+alt+f11, I cannot sudo this or that. And yes, I tried anyway!

Unbelievable, seriously.

[toad]

Re: problem, blank screen

Guys, seriously. Get a grip here. What part of I cannot get past loading kernel stage on boot process did you not comprehend? I cannot ctrl+alt+f11, I cannot sudo this or that. And yes, I tried anyway!

Unbelievable, seriously.

Asking for help and then this, Unbelievable, seriously!

Get some manners and you might get some help.

[Snowhog]

Re: problem, blank screen

Chadi@

When you have booted from the LiveCD and you are at the menu, press the function key to edit the boot line. Select the kernel entry and remove both, quiet and splash and then press b to boot (read the prompts on the screen after selecting to edit). Removing these two kernel options will allow you to see what's happening during boot. Often, if the process doesn't finish, the last displayed messages will offer you a clue as to the underlying problem.