Installing Ubuntu Karmic from USB pen on a Zotac Ion

So, today’s “future reminder” relates to installing Ubuntu Linux on my ZOTAC Ion motherboard using an USB pen drive.

Basically, I had issues with the Karmic version of the OS, which wouldn’t display anything but a black screen and a mouse cursor “loading” forever.

The solution was to change the advanced options (F6) and add the option “nomodeset” (without the quotes). I also removed the “quiet splash” because I like to see what is going on while the system is booting.

Thanks to http://maketecheasier.com/solving-ubuntu-karmic-black-screen-issue/2009/12/29