Ubuntu install from USB stuck on black screen [duplicate]
I have been trying to install Ubuntu 14.04 alongside windows 8.1 from a bootable USB. I am new to using a Linux OS. I turned off fast boot option, and I left secure boot on (I also tried off, but then it's stuck on a blank screen rather than this). I have a Nvidia 880M if that is affecting anything.
I get stuck on this screen whether I choose "try Ubuntu without installing" or "install Ubuntu". This text is shown when I am stuck on the black screen.
Solution 1:
Boot from USB drive and select Try Ubuntu without installing
-
Press "e" and add
nouveau.modeset=0
to the end of the linux line.
Press F10 - the Ubuntu USB installation media will boot without any issues now.
Recommendation to avoid running into the same problems with your new Ubuntu installation :
When rebooting after having finished the installation repeat the same procedure for starting the installed operating system -> ... select the Ubuntu entry from the GRUB boot menu, press "e" ...
After login to Ubuntu desktop first install the latest stable NVIDIA drivers and Optimus support.
Open a terminal and execute :
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-352 nvidia-prime
sudo reboot
Open NVIDIA X Server Settings -> Prime Profiles - switch to NVIDIA - log out and back in.