Hi, I'm a total noob when it comes to software like this. I've been wanting to try Linux and Zorin seems like the best fit for me. I've followed the installation guide to the letter, but I'm stuck on the boot/grub menu. anytime I try to I "try or install Zorin OS (with NVIDIA drivers)" it refuses to boot and just sits at a black screen. secure boot and all the other security measures are already disabled. my laptop is specifically this model by razer (Razer Blade 14” (2015) | RZ09-0130x Support & FAQs) any help would be appreciated.
Have you tried with "Safe Graphics?"
That option essentially boots as nomodeset.
Once booted and installed, you should be able to fully install the Nvidia driver and reboot, avoiding that Nvidia+ACPI conflict.
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You could try it with the first Option ''Try or Install Zorin OS'' and install the Nvidia Drivers after the Installation.
Will this be a Dual-Boot System with Windows beneath or Zorin-only?
yes, I forgot to mention that, I've tried all three boot options and all of them result in a black screen.
I would like it to be Zorin only.
Can you tap the e key at the LiveUSB Grub screen to enter the grub editor.
Using arrow keys, work your way to where it says quiet splash
With one space after the word splash, try adding nomodeset i915.modeset=0
Then proceed to test boot.
If no good, try
noapic or nolapic
the first option doesn't seem to work. where would I type noapic or nolapic?
The same as above, just replace nomodeset with the parameter you are trying:
quiet splash noapic
or
quiet splash nolapic
neither of those seem to work either. could it be some thing to do with the --- that comes after those parameters? also how long should I wait to see if it works and gets past the black screen, 10 seconds, a minute?
No longer than a minute. If it is not working, it will not work.
The ellipses or normal.
Are you using Thunderbolt?
is Fast Boot disabled in BIOS Settings (if present)?
Is Windows OS currently installed and if so - have you disabled Fast Startup from the control panel - power options? Windows Fast Startup is misleading. It is not a Boot sequence at all - it is just hibernate, which means Windows OS retains control over the hardware.
not using thunderbolt, just a standard 8gb usb-a flash drive. fast boot was already disabled in the BIOS, and I've just disabled fast startup in the control panel as well.
Ok, let's test now that Windows is Fully Shut Down instead of Hibernated...
I changed the way the power button works as well when I was disabling fast startup. I changed it to when I press the power button it will shut down. I can tell its fully off thanks to the keyboard lights and the screen going completely dark.
Okay. And did You tried the Option that I wrote above:
When You do it this Way, You would have to do 2 Things after the Installation:
- Go to the ''Additional Drivers'' Tab in Software & Updates and install the Nvidia Driver that You want use or alternatively open the Terminal and type
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-[Version-Number] nvidia-dkms-[Version-Number]to install the Driver through the Terminal. Replace[Version-Number]with the Number of the Driver. - Because You are using a Nvidia Card, it would be good to switch to X11/Xorg because it works better together. to do that, go to the Login Screen (not the Lock Screen). You can simply reboot for that. On the Login Screen click on Your Profile so that the Password Field appears. When it is appeared, you should see in the bottom right Corner a Gear Icon. Click on it and choose the Option ''Zorin Desktop on Xorg'' and then log in.
Because of Your USB Stick: What Tool did You use to create the bootable USB Stick with Zorin on it? Did You checked the Checksum of the ISO?
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