Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem?
Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.12 kernel[0]. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.12-rc2 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => High ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete ** Tags added: kernel-da-key -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1692305 Title: Ubuntu will not boot on ASUS Zenbook UX501VW-FJ045T Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Ubuntu will not boot on my ASUS UX501VW-FJ045T, unless I use the NOMODESET option in GRUB. I disabled the splashscreen and I could see that the system hangs when trying to detect the GPU(s) showing the message: "A start job is running for detect the available GPUs and deal with any system changes " The laptop features Optimus technology, with an Intel HD Graphics 530 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M You can see the error in the picture attached to the report. Ubuntu version: UBUNTU GNOME 17.04 X64 I am more than willing to help with this with further testing or information, if needed Thank you! --- ApportVersion: 2.20.4-0ubuntu4 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: ale 1525 F.... pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: GNOME DistroRelease: Ubuntu 17.04 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=240ae0a6-ce16-4767-808a-ece692b18ad7 InstallationDate: Installed on 2017-05-21 (0 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu-GNOME 17.04 "Zesty Zapus" - Release amd64 (20170412) MachineType: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. N501VW Package: linux (not installed) ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.10.0-19-generic.efi.signed root=UUID=3dc5d201-0ddb-47f7-a48d-c49fde28eaa0 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.10.0-19.21-generic 4.10.8 RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-4.10.0-19-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-4.10.0-19-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.164.1 Tags: zesty Uname: Linux 4.10.0-19-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo _MarkForUpload: True dmi.bios.date: 03/16/2016 dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc. dmi.bios.version: N501VW.207 dmi.board.asset.tag: ATN12345678901234567 dmi.board.name: N501VW dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.board.version: 1.0 dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Tag dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.chassis.version: 1.0 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvrN501VW.207:bd03/16/2016:svnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:pnN501VW:pvr1.0:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnN501VW:rvr1.0:cvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:ct10:cvr1.0: dmi.product.name: N501VW dmi.product.version: 1.0 dmi.sys.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1692305/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
