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First time linux install / Stuck at black screen/GRUB

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First time linux install / Stuck at black screen/GRUB

#1 Post by AlienAcid »

Hey all,

I was trying to do this all myself but before I break something but constantly hard rebooting, I thought I'd come ask the community a question.

I'm very new to linux - though not computers. So through trial and error, I've gone through the install (loading non-free firmware, for wifi, gfx card, etc.. whew!). I've replaced keyboards and mice back to standards as I'm using a blank HD and I'm sure there are no viable drivers in place for Razer at this point - also was failing to produce a GRUB initiation.

So I've come to the point for my first boot. and it simply boots into a black screen. I did some research and read about entering a "nomodeset" into the GRUB settings.

When I boot, and press SHIFT, I get the message "GRUB is loading..." but then goes right into the debian GNU.

Is there some sort of finesse I'm missing here? :P

EDIT: I am using two monitors if that is causing any issues?

Thanks in advance,

AA

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#2 Post by bw123 »

https://www.debian.org/releases/stable/amd64/

installing stable? what image, on what media, what machine?

it's ok, I get hung up ocasionally myself. Just answer the nice people who post after me andf they'll get you up in no time.
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#3 Post by AlienAcid »

I was installing:

Debian GNU/Linux 8.7.1 "Jessie" - Official amd64 kde-CD Binary-1

on a machine with a Radeon 7570.

I basically just replaced the HD in the PC i currently use with a blank 1TB HD.

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#5 Post by AlienAcid »

Awesome, thanks!

I'll have a look after work tomorrow and go from there... it's still a lot of fun. :P

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