I'm having issues with my HP Notebook where if I increase the video memory size beyond 64MB, I can't boot into any Linux distribution or complete the installation. Initially, if I set it to 64MB and then increase it, I get an 'out of memory' error and after that, it says 'you need to load into the kernel first.' If I attempt to install with video memory already set higher than 64MB, I still face the 'out of memory' error along with a kernel panic. For context, I have a dual-channel setup with 2x16GB DDR4 RAM. This problem didn't occur when I was using Windows, so I'm not sure what the issue is here.
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Just a heads-up, video memory and system RAM aren't the same thing. You're likely dealing with integrated graphics, and adjusting video memory in your BIOS can lead to these issues. If you set it too high, the system might struggle to allocate memory properly during boot.
Also, if you're dual-booting with Windows, it might be causing some conflicts. Windows dynamically adjusts video memory, which can interfere with Linux installations. You could try reinstalling while your Windows partition is turned off to see if it changes anything.
You might want to check your boot parameters. Adding 'nomodeset' can sometimes help with booting issues. When you get to the kernel selection screen, press 'e' to edit and add 'nomodeset' at the end of the longest line. Then press F10 to boot. If this doesn't resolve it, you may need to dig deeper into your UEFI settings. Linux can be tricky with integrated graphics since Windows can mess with the memory allocation dynamically.
What HP model are you using? Knowing the specific APU can help diagnose the issue better. Some models have different quirks with video memory and Linux.
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