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I have Windows 10 installed on my system, and need to install Ubuntu 18.04 as the second OS. (dual boot)

I created a bootable usb, and trying to install Ubuntu from it. However when I select the install or try Ubuntu options, I get a black screen only.

I tried nomodeset setting but nothing changes. (both with and without quiet splash option)

What do you suggest me to try?

I am using a MSI GE63 8RF notebook with NVIDIA GTX1070, Intel I7-8750H.

edit: I added checksum results for the ISO file.

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Amadeus
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I had the same problem on a similar laptop (MSI GE73 8RF).

Quick Solution:
In this particular case, system should be able to boot with kernel parameter acpi=off.

Proper Solution:
If the quick solution works, update the BIOS: Bios update for MSI GE63 8RF
The zip file contains a guide (pdf) on how to update the BIOS.

For me, after BIOS update, mouse and keyboard did not work on live booted Ubuntu
Solution is to use kernel parameter iommu=soft.

Once Ubuntu is installed, the kernel parameter is not required.

Sumit Dey
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My best guess based on the information you have provided us is that you either downloaded the wrong version of Ubuntu (like an ARM version instead of AM64), or there was something wrong with your flashing process. What program did you use to flash the USB stick?

Alex Tacescu
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