Dr. Volker Jaenisch wrote: > Hi Debian Users! > > A weird problem. Got a brand new Acer Nitro Black V15 with 4K Display > (VN7-593G). [Installed a Nitro Black V15 with full-HD Display > successfully two years ago after an initial obstacle of which I do not > remember how I solved it.] > > Installations from the same 4GB USB-Stick: > > Debian : firmware.9.4-netsinst.iso: Grub comes up. Choosing graphical > nor textual install -> Black screen no cursor. > > Debian : firmware.9.3-netsinst.iso: Grub comes up. Choosing graphical > nor textual install -> Black screen no cursor. > > Debian : debian-9.4.0-amd64-DVD-1.iso: Grub comes up. Choosing graphical > nor textual install -> Black screen no cursor. > > Kali Linux : Boots into live mode > > Kali Linux : Installation : Black rectangle on screen, stuck, no cursor > > Ubuntu 17.10.1 Desktop : Boots into live mode > > *Ubuntu **17.10.1 Desktop : Installer comes up and installs flawlessly.* > > For the debian installs I tried the usual : > > noapic, nomodeset, vga=3Dask, vga=3D771 and tons of other kernel params t= > o > no avail. > > Any help appreciated > > Volker
i'd give the most recent versions of the installer a try to see: https://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ there are the alpha versions and also the daily/weekly versions. report bugs/issues to debian-boot using reportbug. songbird
