Lenovo T470 - x startup failed

[wordsw...@gmail.com]

I'm attempting to install on my new T470:

i7-7600U
Intel HD Graphics 620
500GB HDD

Starting the installer, I get this error:

X startup failed, falling back to text mode

I'm assuming there is some graphics card issue, but I can't find any reports of people working to solve installer problems with the Intel 620. It seems to be just issues after installation.

I tried to install in text mode, but I got an error when autoparting the disk (something to do with LUKS key) which seems to be universal and not to have a solution.

I took the recommended steps for installing on a Lenovo with UEFI.

Any suggestions on the next step for troubleshooting?

[cooloutac]

so you mean it installs fine but then doesn't boot into desktop gui?

doublecheck bios settings and disable any other gpu.

Try to change kernel options from grub to add nomodeset. see if anything diff happens.

[cooloutac]

enable testing repo and install latest kernel.

[wordsw...@gmail.com]

No, the problem occurs during install. Are these steps I can take on the installer, or only once install is complete?

[Mike Freemon]

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/qubes-users/Eq2zZU5yXEs/qs94AX1uAAAJ

[cooloutac]

just intall it in textmode.

[wordsw...@gmail.com]

Thanks for referring me to this.

I followed that thread to this one which included a very helpful kickstart config:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/qubes-users/-9qRHSkwfy8/CCx08nnTVEAJ

I was able to install completely, but now Qubes freezes at "[OK] Starting Accounts Service." I'll post another thread on that.

[cooloutac]

looks like you still having gpu driver problems. I would still suggest my earlier suggestions.

[wordsw...@gmail.com]

Can you help me with implementing these?

> Try to change kernel options from grub to add nomodeset. see if anything diff happens.

Not sure how to do this.

> enable testing repo and install latest kernel.

I can't start Qubes, so how can I do this?

[wordsw...@gmail.com]

Never mind, I've figured out both of these. Unfortunately, it doesn't help, although installing the new kernel does get X working. I'm still stuck on [OK] Starting Accounts Service.

I'm guessing there's something in the kickstart config that's causing the problem.

I wonder if there's a way to update the kernel for the installer? Some way to boot the USB to a text console, then update the kernel, then start the installation process.

[cooloutac]

yes you can make an iso. https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/qubes-builder i haven't tried figured its complicated.