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grub2 package

Black screen on entering Ubuntu partition

Asked by Gilbert Tan TS

I have install Ubuntu 10 Desktop Edition in Windows XP Home n everything works out fine n when I reboot, I can choose which partition I want. The problem is when I chose the Ubuntu partition I get a choice to select eg demo mode but after that, even when my HD light is blinking I get a black screen, and no matter what choice I chose, I still get a black screen.
Please help. I am using the following ;

Sony Olevia 22" HDTV Monitor with Geforce MX400 graphic card.

Looks like the HDTV driver is not supported, any workaround?

Thanks.

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#1

give solution #1 from the link below a try.

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-fix-ubuntu-10-04-lts-lucid-blank-screen-at-startup.html

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Gilbert Tan TS (gilberttants) said : 		#2

Fallback on my Compaq 15" CRT Monitor.
On accessing ubuntu partition, it proceed to grub screen command line.
What command must I type in to reset vga driver?

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Gilbert Tan TS (gilberttants) said : 		#3

Tried reinstalling ubuntu software using the Compaq 15" CRT Monitor n all problems resolved. Installation is without a hitch.