New user cannot install Mint
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New user cannot install Mint
Hi there,
I wanted to install an easy to use Linux distro, friends told me Mint meets that criteria.
I downloaded latest version Linux Mint 18.3 "Sylvia" - Cinnamon (64-bit), and created the boot USB drive.
When booting, I get the following error:
I must admit, it's not very user friendly. I have no idea what went wrong nor what should I do.
I truly hope it's not a beginning of search for solutions to all kind of weird issues all over the web. I tried Mint like five years ago and abandoned because of the lack of user friendliness even in error messages. I mean, I'm advanced user by all means, just not on Linux. And come on, even I am not able to install it on my own computer without asking for help.
Sorry for the rant, but it's the opposite of what I consider user friendly.
Thank you for helping!
I wanted to install an easy to use Linux distro, friends told me Mint meets that criteria.
I downloaded latest version Linux Mint 18.3 "Sylvia" - Cinnamon (64-bit), and created the boot USB drive.
When booting, I get the following error:
I must admit, it's not very user friendly. I have no idea what went wrong nor what should I do.
I truly hope it's not a beginning of search for solutions to all kind of weird issues all over the web. I tried Mint like five years ago and abandoned because of the lack of user friendliness even in error messages. I mean, I'm advanced user by all means, just not on Linux. And come on, even I am not able to install it on my own computer without asking for help.
Sorry for the rant, but it's the opposite of what I consider user friendly.
Thank you for helping!
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
No need for rants at this point! I'm assuming the picture is from booting the USB and not booting the computer, post-install.
When you downloaded the LM .ISO file, did you verify the checksum?
What did you use to burn the .ISO file to the USB?
What are the specs of the target machine for the install (i.e., UEFI, graphics chip, etc.)?
Are you going to install as a dual-boot with something elase?
When you downloaded the LM .ISO file, did you verify the checksum?
What did you use to burn the .ISO file to the USB?
What are the specs of the target machine for the install (i.e., UEFI, graphics chip, etc.)?
Are you going to install as a dual-boot with something elase?
Re: New user cannot install Mint
Hello astronaute and Welcome to Linux Mint Forums,
Good to have your here.
Sorry your having trouble. But it should be able to be overcome.
From the screen shot you posted it looks like you have an Nvidia graphics card of some sort. Nvidia card take some special care to get going in Linux , It's not Linux's fault it has to do with the manufacturer's desire not to release their drivers as open source.
If in fact it's a Nvidia card you need to follow the instruction on the release notes found here: https://linuxmint.com/rel_sylvia_cinnamon.php
Scroll down to the section tittled follow the instructions there. Good Luck
Good to have your here.
Sorry your having trouble. But it should be able to be overcome.
From the screen shot you posted it looks like you have an Nvidia graphics card of some sort. Nvidia card take some special care to get going in Linux , It's not Linux's fault it has to do with the manufacturer's desire not to release their drivers as open source.
If in fact it's a Nvidia card you need to follow the instruction on the release notes found here: https://linuxmint.com/rel_sylvia_cinnamon.php
Scroll down to the section tittled
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Solving freezes during the boot sequence
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
Hi,jglen490 wrote: ⤴Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:33 pm No need for rants at this point! I'm assuming the picture is from booting the USB and not booting the computer, post-install.
When you downloaded the LM .ISO file, did you verify the checksum?
What did you use to burn the .ISO file to the USB?
What are the specs of the target machine for the install (i.e., UEFI, graphics chip, etc.)?
Are you going to install as a dual-boot with something elase?
Your assumptions are correct, error message appear as soon as I try to boot from USB.
I didn't verify the checksum but now I did and it's OK.
I used the UUI to burn the .ISO to the USB
My graphic chip is Nvidia Geforce 1080 GTX, and BIOS mode is UEFI.
Dual boot with Windows 10 which is currently already installed.
Re: New user cannot install Mint
Thank you kc1di, you are right I have Nvidia 1080 GTX!kc1di wrote: ⤴Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:55 pm Hello astronaute and Welcome to Linux Mint Forums,
Good to have your here.
Sorry your having trouble. But it should be able to be overcome.
From the screen shot you posted it looks like you have an Nvidia graphics card of some sort. Nvidia card take some special care to get going in Linux , It's not Linux's fault it has to do with the manufacturer's desire not to release their drivers as open source.
If in fact it's a Nvidia card you need to follow the instruction on the release notes found here: https://linuxmint.com/rel_sylvia_cinnamon.php
Scroll down to the section tittledfollow the instructions there. Good LuckCode: Select all
Solving freezes during the boot sequence
I'll try to set "nomodeset" immediately and report back.
Re: New user cannot install Mint
OK, so this is the result with "nomodeset":
https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6hy9i3QEsZYxnDH2
Still black screen at the end and my monitor is all black.
Am I making progress? ^^
https://photos.app.goo.gl/j6hy9i3QEsZYxnDH2
Still black screen at the end and my monitor is all black.
Am I making progress? ^^
Re: New user cannot install Mint
yes your making progress. the Gtx1080 card is a particular bear to get going in linux but it can be done.
first try it again with
(Note: you may have to hit the ESC key repeatedly during boot to get to the grub screen.)
start boot and at the grub screen select advanced and then select recovery mode. This will bring you to a screen showing a list of options. select network and make sure you can connect to the internet. once that is done select root. This will take you to a root terminal and should ask you for your password or sign in info. enter it. once signed in enter the following commands one at a time.
(note it may or may not find anything.)
nest reboot by typing:
it should now boot into your desktop.
If nouvear.noccel=1 does not work they do the nvidia driver install as outlined but instead of rebooting at the end
type and when you get back to the options page select resume. They do the install.
good luck.
first try it again with
if that works do the install and follow the instructions below:Try with "nouveau.noaccel=1" instead of "nomodeset".
(Note: you may have to hit the ESC key repeatedly during boot to get to the grub screen.)
start boot and at the grub screen select advanced and then select recovery mode. This will bring you to a screen showing a list of options. select network and make sure you can connect to the internet. once that is done select root. This will take you to a root terminal and should ask you for your password or sign in info. enter it. once signed in enter the following commands one at a time.
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apt update
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apt purge nvidia
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apt install nvidia-367
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shutdown -r now
If nouvear.noccel=1 does not work they do the nvidia driver install as outlined but instead of rebooting at the end
type
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exit
good luck.
Easy tips : https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/ Pjotr's Great Linux projects page.
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
Results with nouveau.noaccel=1 (still black screen at the end, a little bit different):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w2jUjU6q8asAl7Z23
And the screenshot just before the black screen:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w2jUjU6q8asAl7Z23
And the screenshot just before the black screen:
Re: New user cannot install Mint
Go through the other procedure then.
Easy tips : https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/ Pjotr's Great Linux projects page.
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
Registered Linux User #462608
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
start pressing the esc key as soon at it starts booting and press repeatedly. until menu appears.
if ESC key does not work try Tab key.
if ESC key does not work try Tab key.
Easy tips : https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/ Pjotr's Great Linux projects page.
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
After I select boot from USB, I see the countdown for Mint menu.
If I touch my keyboard it shows the menu where I can type TAB and enter the "nouveau.noacel=1".
So it is AFTER I set "nouveau.noacel=1" and type enter that I start spamming ESC and/or TAB and/or SHIFT?
I'm trying that right now.
Re: New user cannot install Mint
It doesn't work, I even tried to spam ESC / TAB / SHIFT just after selecting boot from USB, to no avail.
Re: New user cannot install Mint
ok when you see the mint logo hit esc and you should see a menu where the second item is compatiblility Mode. try that one and see if it allows you to get to a desktop
if it does make sure you have an internet connection and go to menu > Adminstration > driver manager and install nvidia driver that is recommended.
if it does make sure you have an internet connection and go to menu > Adminstration > driver manager and install nvidia driver that is recommended.
Easy tips : https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/ Pjotr's Great Linux projects page.
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
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Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
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Re: New user cannot install Mint
Black screen too in compatibility mode :/kc1di wrote: ⤴Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:52 am ok when you see the mint logo hit esc and you should see a menu where the second item is compatiblility Mode. try that one and see if it allows you to get to a desktop
if it does make sure you have an internet connection and go to menu > Adminstration > driver manager and install nvidia driver that is recommended.
Linux Mint doesn't want me in lol
Re: New user cannot install Mint
I guess the computer has an recent Intel CPU. Use
If modprobe.blacklist=nouveau still ends up to black screen try
Proceed with installation, on first startup use same parameters. Install recommended Nvidia driver from Driver Manager utility and reboot normally. If still black screen use
You are booting the installation media in Legacy mode, secure boot is disabled in this mode. If you plan to install LM in UEFI mode then check the Secure Boot feature is disabled in the computer bios setup otherwise the Nvidia driver won't load.
modprobe.blacklist=nouveau
instead, also remove splash
parameter. If modprobe.blacklist=nouveau still ends up to black screen try
modprobe.blacklist=nouveau nomodeset
Proceed with installation, on first startup use same parameters. Install recommended Nvidia driver from Driver Manager utility and reboot normally. If still black screen use
nomodeset
parameter.You are booting the installation media in Legacy mode, secure boot is disabled in this mode. If you plan to install LM in UEFI mode then check the Secure Boot feature is disabled in the computer bios setup otherwise the Nvidia driver won't load.
Re: New user cannot install Mint
Hi, thank you for jumping inLaurent85 wrote: ⤴Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:02 am I guess the computer has an recent Intel CPU. Usemodprobe.blacklist=nouveau
instead, also removesplash
parameter.
If modprobe.blacklist=nouveau still ends up to black screen trymodprobe.blacklist=nouveau nomodeset
Proceed with installation, on first startup use same parameters. Install recommended Nvidia driver from Driver Manager utility and reboot normally. If still black screen usenomodeset
parameter.
You are booting the installation media in Legacy mode, secure boot is disabled in this mode. If you plan to install LM in UEFI mode then check the Secure Boot feature is disabled in the computer bios setup otherwise the Nvidia driver won't load.
Unfortunately it still ends with black screen but with different kind of gibberish going on before :
Re: New user cannot install Mint
And this is the full sequence with:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/StKfPE6TwWD3y2M22
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modprobe.blacklist=nouveau nomodeset