I can't seem to install Ubuntu 16.04.2

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I'm trying to install a newer version on a nettop (Acer Aspire Revo) that is running an older version. I have an external DVD drive that appears to be booting up ok, but when I get to the "Install Ubuntu" page, the display just goes off! The DVD drive still wizzes around for a bit and then nothing!

Any ideas?

no, I don't get that far. Just the the screen with "try Ubuntu - install Ubuntu" and so on... — Kevin Wilson, Apr 04 '17 at 20:10
Does your computer have an Nvidia graphics chip? Also, does it have a Kaby Lake CPU? — You'reAGitForNotUsingGit, Apr 04 '17 at 20:11
Hi, not sure about the CPU, don't think so. I believe that I do have an Nvidia graphics chip — Kevin Wilson, Apr 04 '17 at 20:26
Try booting with the nomodeset kernel parameter that's done the trick! thanks — Kevin Wilson, Apr 04 '17 at 21:12

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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As per the comments on the question, adding the nomodeset kernel parameter was required to fix the issue.

NB: If you have the same issue when booting your fresh install, then you'll need to follow the steps detailed in my answer here: https://askubuntu.com/a/746104/518562

So you ask, what exactly does this parameter do and why does it fix the black screen issue?

The newest kernels have moved the video mode setting into the kernel. So all the programming of the hardware specific clock rates and registers on the video card happen in the kernel rather than in the X driver when the X server starts.. This makes it possible to have high resolution nice looking splash (boot) screens and flicker free transitions from boot splash to login screen. Unfortunately, on some cards this doesn't work properly and you end up with a black screen. Adding the nomodeset parameter instructs the kernel to not load video drivers and use BIOS modes instead until X is loaded.

The above was excerpt from this Ubuntu Forums post.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Apr 04 '17 at 21:32

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hi, thanks for your help thus far. So I've managed to install Ubuntu, but now I have no sound and the graphics are really bad. In fact, I can't see mt graphics card to change the screen size or resolution. – Kevin Wilson Apr 06 '17 at 17:14
any ideas on how to fix this?? – Kevin Wilson Apr 06 '17 at 17:15
@KevinWilson As this is a Q&A site and not a forum, you should post another question. Please be sure to include your computer's specifications, including the CPU and graphics chip model. – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Apr 06 '17 at 21:40
hi, thanks for that. I can't actually get in to my computer to provide said information. But, I'll post another question anyway. – Kevin Wilson Apr 07 '17 at 19:24

I can't seem to install Ubuntu 16.04.2

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