Questions tagged [nomodeset]
nomodeset is a kernel boot option. Adding the nomodeset parameter instructs the kernel to not load video drivers and use BIOS modes instead until X is loaded.
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PC keeps restarting when booting
Whenever I boot into my installed Ubuntu system, the entire system restarts. I am able to get to the GRUB menu and select the Ubuntu OS, however while booting Ubuntu, my entire PC restarts. The only ...
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(Partially Solved) Debian Testing Only Booting with nomodeset (nvidia issue? kernel issue? unsure)
So, I've searched around for answers that can help me, and I don't think I've found a page that has a solution that works for me. I really hope I'm not asking a duplicate, somehow, and just missed it. ...
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Xorg detects no displays with an Intel UHD 630
Setup I'm trying to build a new media PC, and chose a low-power Intel Core i5 10600T processor, which has an integrated UHD 630 graphics chip. The motherboard is an ASUS Prime B560M-A and the display ...
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Ethernet and Wi-fi don't work Linux Mint 19.2
I just installed Linux Mint (first time using Linux) on my HP G7 255. I don't have experience with programming or Linux in general, but for over an hour I can't connect to the internet. I have to say ...
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i915 Graphics, Fedora 28, Resolution and Display Issues
I've lovingly installed Fedora 28 (actually 27, then upgraded into 28 -- but this occurred at the start of the 27 install), onto my Dell Inspiron 1545. PROBLEM STATEMENT: I have to use NOMODESET to ...
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The difference in Ubuntu 18.04 that requires nomodeset?
My laptop which has an Nvidia GeForce 310M GPU is 9 years old and it has been OK with all Ubuntu releases until now. What is the difference between 18.04 and previous releases that causes the black (...
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Mint 18.2, Cinnamon, NVIDIA Quadro M1200, nvidia-375 driver, nomodeset
I just got a Dell Precision 7520 which comes with Ubuntu 16.04 and the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 GPU. I installed Linux Mint 18.2 and then the nvidia-375 apt package. After reboot I hear the Mint jingle and ...
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Optimus, random freeze without nomodeset, no backlight support with nomodeset
I recently had at work an HP zbook 15 G3 (dual graphic cards: Intel integrated and Nvidia Quadro) I had first Ubuntu with Plasma desktop installed by the lab (worked OK except with second screen and ...
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