Resolving X/Plasma Blank Screen Issue with Kubuntu on Ryzen 2600X and GTX 1070 Ti
In this article, we will discuss the steps to resolve a common issue faced by Kubuntu users with Ryzen 2600X and GTX 1070 Ti configurations, where the X/Plasma screen remains blank during boot-up or login. This issue can occur for various reasons, including driver conflicts, system configurations, and hardware compatibility.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
- A Kubuntu 23.10 installation with Ryzen 2600X and GTX 1070 Ti hardware
- A bootable drive with the Kubuntu 23.10 ISO image
- Basic knowledge of Linux terminal commands
Step 1: Boot into Safe Mode
To troubleshoot the blank screen issue, we need to boot into safe mode. To do this, follow these steps:
- Restart your computer
- During boot-up, press the Shift key to display the GRUB menu
- Select the recovery mode option
- Choose the root option
- Enter your root password
Step 2: Disable NVIDIA Nouveau Drivers
The blank screen issue can be caused by conflicts between the NVIDIA proprietary drivers and the open-source Nouveau drivers. To disable the Nouveau drivers, follow these steps:
- Create a backup of the X11 configuration file:
sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup
- Edit the X11 configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
- Add the following lines to the file:
Section "Device"
Identifier "NVIDIA Corporation"
Driver "nouveau"
Option "NoAccel" "true"
EndSection
- Save and close the file
- Update the GRUB bootloader:
sudo update-grub
Step 3: Install NVIDIA Proprietary Drivers
Now that we have disabled the Nouveau drivers, we can install the NVIDIA proprietary drivers. To do this, follow these steps:
- Switch to the root terminal:
sudo -i
- Add the graphics drivers PPA:
add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
- Update the package list:
apt-get update
- Install the NVIDIA proprietary drivers:
apt-get install nvidia-driver-470
- Reboot the system:
reboot
Step 4: Check System Configurations
If the blank screen issue persists, we need to check the system configurations. To do this, follow these steps:
- Check the X11 configuration file:
cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
- Check the NVIDIA driver version:
nvidia-smi
- Check the system logs:
tail -n 100 /var/log/syslog
Step 5: Seek Help
If none of the above steps resolve the blank screen issue, seek help from the Kubuntu community. You can do this by:
- Joining the Kubuntu community forum
- Filing a bug report
- Contacting the Kubuntu support team
In this article, we discussed the steps to resolve the X/Plasma blank screen issue with Kubuntu on Ryzen 2600X and GTX 1070 Ti. We covered the following:
- Booting into safe mode
- Disabling NVIDIA Nouveau drivers
- Installing NVIDIA proprietary drivers
- Checking system configurations
- Seeking help from the Kubuntu community