Trying to dual boot Ubuntu Gnome 16.04.3 over Windows 10 (most recent update) via USB drive - using Rufus. Whenever I push enter on the 'Try Ubuntu' or 'Install Ubuntu' options, I just get a blank (back-lit) screen. System information: Eluktronics P650HP6, i7-7700HQ, nVidia GTX 1060.
I'm pretty sure I've checked most of the basics - Fast Boot disabled, Secure Boot disabled, etc.
I've also tried various combinations of nomodeset (see last section for the three commands I used). Also tried setting the forcing the video mode manually using 'video=eDP-1-1' with and without the three nomodeset commands.
I got the eDP-1-1 name during a recent previous install of Ubuntu. I've tried googling a decent amount, but most guides point to resolving nVidia driver issues post installation, rather than during the installation process.
Is my best bet to install Ubuntu through BIOS then use Boot Repair to convert Ubuntu to UEFI mode after? I was reading online elsewhere this isn't such a great idea?
Also what's strange is that I can install Ubuntu on my laptop if I hook up an external monitor (via HDMI), but the installation process occurs on the external display and the machine thinks that external monitor is my primary monitor. The laptop monitor generally works afterwards, but I can't boot Ubuntu afterwards without the external monitor since the login screen appears on the external monitor.
I'm also open to other distros, flavours, etc if that would make the installation process go more smoothly. Was looking into Fedora and OpenSuse a bit, but I just want something stable that runs well so I figured I'd stick to Ubuntu for now. Also I don't intend to do much gaming if any on this OS, just want the thing to run and be able to do some coding.
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