What about "acpi=off"? Does that make any difference? Can you try removing the "quiet splash" options from the kernel's command live on the CD and try again? Does it proceed any farther? If so, can you post a photograph of what's on the screen or write down a few details and transcribe it here?
Cheers, Kyle ** Changed in: linux-source-2.6.20 (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) => Kyle McMartin Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info ** Summary changed: - Cannot Install Feisty Fawn Herd 5 - Black Screen + [x86_64] Cannot Install Feisty Fawn Herd 5 - Black Screen -- [x86_64] Cannot Install Feisty Fawn Herd 5 - Black Screen https://launchpad.net/bugs/89717 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs