Resolution not detected (install)

[ralph.p]

I've a perfect working cd-rom with the latest version of Ubuntu.

When I boot from it on my XPS computer I get the menu with "install" and so on.

Whatever I choose: Install/Try Ubuntu without making any changes, my computer can't detect any resolutions and my screen goes black. (only with the XPS)

I tried 17" and 24" screens. I guess the problem has something to do with the fact that my computer only has DVI-ports. So the blue VGA-screencable is connected to it with a white DVI adapter.

Can somebody help me out?

ty, ralph

[overdrank]

I've a perfect working cd-rom with the latest version of Ubuntu.

When I boot from it on my XPS computer I get the menu with "install" and so on.

Whatever I choose: Install/Try Ubuntu without making any changes, my computer can't detect any resolutions and my screen goes black. (only with the XPS)

I tried 17" and 24" screens. I guess the problem has something to do with the fact that my computer only has DVI-ports. So the blue VGA-screencable is connected to it with a white DVI adapter.

Can somebody help me out?

ty, ralph

Hi and welcome, you may try and use the F4 option at the start or install screen. This will allow you change the resolution and maybe help. What is the model of the graphics card.

[ralph.p]

Hey, I'm writing this words from ubuntu :-) did what you said, chose 'safe mode' and it ran.
There are black borders around my screen(1920x1080) but i'll that fixed later.

my graka's the ATI 3870 x2, linux's not very familiar with ati I heard.

Thanks!

Update: Everything's fixed, Ubuntu up and running