Cant install linux, screen doesnt work.

[IntroGamer]

Hi! Im trying to dual boot Ubuntu (latest release) to my W10 machine. Whenever I go to install it, I get to press install, but then it loads for about 15 seconds (on my second monitor, not my first), then my monitor says display error, cant display image. Im assuming it has to do with my GPU, but Im not sure. I cant install it at all so I was wondering if anyone here could help.

Thanks!!

 

[skittle]

Do you have Nvidia GPU?

 

[IntroGamer]

Do you have Nvidia GPU?

Yes I do. EVGA 980 SC, I was thinking it may be the card trying to display my main monitors res on my second (lower res) monitor.

 

[skittle]

The problem is the default open source driver and kernel mode setting. Boot with kernel option "nomodeset" (search google how to boot with other kernel options) then install proprietary Nvidia driver.

 

[itmoba]

To add to skittle's post... when it comes to newer Nvidia hardware (i.e., the 980 SC, in this case), you should use the beta drivers. Make sure you don't install "Bumblebee", as you're using the desktop graphics card and not the mobile version.