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I have a problem getting ubuntu onto a 20 gig hd.  it starts up ok, but then the screen goes blank for hours.  i had to unplug it.  the thing wouldn't turn off when i pushed the power button either:manmad:

BryanL0911 · Answer

do you get the ubuntu logo during boot then the screen goes blank? If so, it is probably the video driver not set properly.. Check the Ubuntu Forums.. I'm running Ubuntu Feisty Fawn on my 710m.. works great.. good luck http://ubuntuforums.org/

cmspaz · Answer

When grub comes up, press 'e', then choose the kernel you're booting, and remove the 'quiet splash' at the end of it. then boot the kernel. You should get errors or something when it stops, or if just stops, you'll be able to tell what's having the problem.

bob350 · Answer

HowdyWhat video card do you have or do you have one ? Are you using the first line  run or install ? I have to use the second line which is I believe is load safe video drivers or something along that line. I have a ATI card & Ubuntu has problems with them. I just messed up my installation updating to 6.10 , so now I have to reinstall later this evening, so I'll come back & edit this to get the correct second line. Bob

ryzlaptop · Answer

Now I know what happend, I had 2 graphics cards and it was using the second one as a primary.  I just took the second one out and it worked fine.  Thanks for all the feedback peoples!:smileyhappy:

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