Failed install due to unreadable prompts in popup windows

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#1

I don’t have the inxi since the used laptop is not running linux but:


 lenovo 81x2 ideapad 14ARE05
 cpu: amd ryzen 7 4700u
 gpu: amd renoir (built-in the cpu)

The problem is: as I go through the install, the pop-up windows are transparent. So I can’t read what the pop up window says since it on the writing of the base window.

I want to change the layout the partitioning to reduce the size of the root partition and increase the size of the home partition.

I tried, but I can’t read what belongs to what.

I guess there must be some problem with the amdgpu driver, how do I get the simplest driver at boot?

Thanks

#2

Hi
Add nomodeset to the boot kernel options via the ‘e’ key at boot.

#3

Thanks, I’ll try it tonight.

#4

That didn’t work, it was identical but when I aborted the install, it dropped into the text mode installation.

Thanks

#5

I had the same problem with an AMD Ryzen 7 5825 cpu with built in graphics. I may have gone through different pop ups than you, but I did figure out how to reply and get a successful installation. Maybe you can find a recent enough installation guide on the web that you can use the pop ups in the guide to get through the install.

Gene

#6

You should be able to install by starting and continuing in text mode. Append ** textmode=1** to the end of the linu line as you did with nomodeset.