Installing RHEL6/RHEL7 with the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295 video card

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Issue

  • When installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 with the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295 video card, the system will appear to hang at a blank screen

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295 video card present in the system

Resolution

  • Use the nomodeset boot line parameter when starting the installation.
  • Please refer to section 7.1.3 of the Installation Guide for further information on boot options during installation.

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