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KvZoN
August 24th, 2010, 06:49 PM
So I recently try to install the 64bit version of the 10.04TLS on my computer, before i didnt have any problem doings this with the 9.10. IM NOT UPGRADING im installing over a Windows computer.

When I boot from the CD first the Ubuntu loading screen seems ok, but the when it finish loading my screen start flashing and also it seems like part of it is missing and i can only see like for 1 second was is going on, my screen keeps turning on and off.

AMD Phenom 9550 2.2Ghz
Saphire ATi Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5
Western Digital 1TB 7200rpm

mörgæs
August 24th, 2010, 07:27 PM
Point to you for installing and not upgrading!

It is very likely that the Radeon screen card is the problem. Can you boot a live Ubuntu without installing?

KvZoN
August 24th, 2010, 08:07 PM
I tried but the screen keep flashing

mörgæs
August 24th, 2010, 10:04 PM
Then we are probably dealing with the classic Radeon problem.

Do these help?
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RadeonDriver
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RadeonHD

KvZoN
August 25th, 2010, 03:46 AM
I could solved easily, it was the dual screen =S, i had to disconnect one of them and then it work perfectly =D