Installing Ubuntu 12.04 server on a HP500mt desktop i get a black screen at boot

Asked by Jamie Collett

I have an HP 500 mt desktop system that I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 server on.

I am able to go finish the install however when I reboot the system it never comes up.

I don’t know if it is a driver problem or what but I only get a blank screen with a flashing curser.

I have never installed this software before on anything so if anybody can point me to the right location for a walk through… that would be greatly appreciated.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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Try the boot option:

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