I just attempted to do a fresh install on a system with a similar chipset and found this page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Bugs/Lucidi8xxFreezes
Apparently, this is a known issue. Using the first workaround worked perfectly. Append the kernel command line parameter 'i915.modeset=1' and all is well. -- [855gm] black screen at logon screen on 1st boot after install https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/593239 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
