The fix for the resolution was this for me. gksu /etc/default/grub
and add the line after GRUB_GFXMODE # The resolution used on graphical terminal # note that you can use only modes which your graphic card supports via VBE # you can see them in real GRUB with the command `vbeinfo' #GRUB_GFXMODE=640x480 GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX=1680x1050 Save the file and run sudo update-grub The resolution chosen should be your monitors native resolution. -- [Lucid] plymouth does not display when using nvidia drivers https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/506717 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs