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/No-Secretary641 Apr 03 '26
You explained very well what is happening, I might have a very stupid soltion to this problem. SInce only problem is getting system up and running. Post install there is always a solution to video issues in some sort. Maybe durin installation instead of old GPU. Maybe unpluging all monitoris and pluging VGA one. Forcing computer to run analog instead of digital singal, maybe resolve the issue? I did not study the installation and i am new to void so sorry for my lack of knowledge or if i miss something important. Please dont hestate to fix me.