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Trying to install Garuda on Surface Pro 5 (feddit.org)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Noerknhar@feddit.org to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Only thing that happens is that I get a black screen. Not sure what's happening, no error, nothing.

Disabled secure boot and stuff in UEFI.

Any suggestions? I feel stupid.

Edit: I'll leave it here for whomever might come next: use Ventoy to create the USB, not Rufus, and then boot in grub2 option. It's installing now, at least. Let's see...

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[–] zewm@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

If the black screen is after the boot loader then it sounds like video driver issue. Try nomodeset kernel parameter or a different distribution.

If the black screen is before the boot loader you’re either not booting the installation media correctly or your installation media might be corrupted. Try redownloading the iso and reinstalling it in the installation media.