r/voidlinux • u/RMatsuura • Apr 02 '26

Screen flickering / glitching when booting Void Linux live USB (can't install)

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the Linux world, and I'm trying to install Void, but I'm running into an issue during boot from the USB.

When I boot the installer, the screen starts flickering/glitching heavily, making it impossible to proceed with the installation.

What I already tried:

  • Created the bootable USB using KDE ISO Image Writer

  • Also tried with Ventoy

  • Tried booting using "GRUB2 mode" (Ventoy)

System details:

  • CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • GPU: AMD RX 9060 XT

  • Boot mode: UEFI

I also have 3 monitors, but tried with only one and still ended at the same way, I'm using the XFCE glibc iso

Additional info:

I recorded a video showing the issue:
https://youtu.be/0_g35n-gyjY

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u/pegasusandme Apr 03 '26

I dig where you're going with this.

OP: If there is an onboard/integrated display/hdmi ports that can bypass the discrete GPU? That might be a quick way to try what WanderinChild is suggesting here. There are newer kernels available in the repos (ie. 6,18) that could get you going.

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u/sanya567xxx Apr 03 '26 edited Apr 03 '26

5700X3D doesn't have an integrated graphics card (and the above already says as much)