Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Can I use an external monitor for graphical install of Kali?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    2014-Feb
    Posts
    3

    Can I use an external monitor for graphical install of Kali?

    Hello!
    I have a laptop with a broken screen. I'm able to install Backtrack 5 since it installs after booting up live mode.
    I'd very much like to install Kali, and I'd like to know if there is a way to either boot from inside live mode, or modify the install command to use a monitor other than the built-in laptop screen.

    I've verified that live mode works from the particular install DVD I'm using, and I've started the disc in another computer to verify that I'm selecting the correct option on the laptop (graphical install). My other box is a different architecture than my laptop, so I've not gone past the initial screen on that one.

    Hitting tab on the "graphical install" option reveals the command:
    .linux /install/gtk/vmlinuz video=vesa:ywrap,mtrr vga=788 -- quiet initrd=/install/gtk/initrd.gz

    Anyone know how I can modify that?

    Thanks for reading.
    Jack

  2. #2
    Join Date
    2014-Feb
    Posts
    3
    Also I just took apart my laptop and disconnected the ribbon cable leading to the screen. Still can't see BIOS on external monitors, and peculiarly BT5 is still detecting the screen, seems odd...

  3. #3
    Join Date
    2014-Feb
    Posts
    3
    SOLVED
    I'm just dumb! =D
    There IS an install option from Live Mode, its just hidden in the menus. I believe it was under Applications > System Tools > Preferences > Install Kali Linux
    Posting this from my new HDD install

Similar Threads

  1. Kali 2019.4 - Dual Boot - Nvidia RTX 2060 External Monitor Problem
    By dewinbrush in forum TroubleShooting Archive
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 2020-01-01, 11:32
  2. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 2017-09-24, 23:06
  3. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 2016-10-30, 12:04
  4. External Monitor Not Displaying
    By 09sparky in forum Installing Archive
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 2015-02-25, 20:25
  5. How to enable external monitor in Kali?
    By NeoXx in forum General Archive
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 2014-03-01, 14:15

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •