Ubuntu – Blank screen when booting from USB drive

12.0464-bitbootlive-usb

Here is what I have done:

  1. I downloaded the iso "ubuntu-12.04-desktop-amd64"

  2. I used Universal-USB-Installer-1.9.0.0 to make a bootable USB drive.

  3. I restarted PC and changed the boot option to USB HDD.

  4. I got a menu to:

    • Boot from USB
    • Install to hard drive
    • Help
    • etc
  5. When I click Boot from USB or Install to hard drive, loads of text flies past and then I get a blank screen and I can't see anything.

What can I do so I can see the installation screen? I'm using a dual monitor setup from my GFX card and my main display is on my HDMI port to my TV.

Best Answer

I recommend you use 1 monitor untill you have completely installed Ubuntu, secondly I would need more details about your computer but you should be disabling UEFI boot from the USB and try to run it legacy mode. Please give as much information as possible, thank you.

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