Windows 8.1 bootcamp - HD3000 driver causes black screen

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Windows 8.1 bootcamp - HD3000 driver causes black screen

Hi,

I have installed windows 8.1 on bootcamp.

When I try install the drivers, the graphics drivers cause the screen to black mid way through the installation.

This happens when I install from the drivers from the Intel website and the drivers provided by bootcamp. The only workaround for this is to reset the computer and load in safe mode. Once the hd3000 drivers are disabled in the hardware settings, I can load windows as normal (albeit in a low resolution).

I have tried installing the drivers in safe mode with no success.

I do need the use of the graphics as most tasks are unusable without it. Anyone have some suggestions to repair this?

OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.2

Mac mini (Mid 2011)

Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5

Memory 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3

Startup Disk Macintosh HD

Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB

Thanks

simon

Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 6, 2015 9:59 AM

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Loner T

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May 6, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Simon5647

Did you install Windows using EFI Boot?

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May 6, 2015 10:32 AM in response to Loner T

HI Loner T,

yes this was installed using EFI boot. I used the built in bootcamp to install windows.

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Loner T

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May 6, 2015 10:35 AM in response to Simon5647

If you choose the Alt/Option and selected EFI Boot, on Macs prior to Late 2013 models, you will run into issues. I suggest reinstalling and not using EFI boot. Your Mac is a preUEFI model.

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Simon5647 Author

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May 6, 2015 11:15 AM in response to Loner T

Thanks, I'll give that a try and let you know how it goes

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Simon5647 Author

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May 6, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Loner T

Do you have a link with a guide on how to install bootcamp without edi boot? I'm having trouble finding this alternative method online

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Loner T

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May 6, 2015 12:53 PM in response to Simon5647

On a preUEFI Mac, the normal installation is non-EFI. Please see https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/mac/5.0/help/. As long as you do not use the Alt/Option key to interrupt the installation after the BCA completes partitioning, it will non-EFI. You can also use the Alt/Option Key, but select Windows rather than EFI Boot.

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May 6, 2015 2:58 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks for the response. I've tried doing it the non-EFI method and after the bootcamp partition and restart, it loads up onto a black screen. I can get onto the alt option boot screen but selecting windows also takes me a black screen. I think that must be why I used the did boot on The last installation. Is there any workaround for this?

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Loner T

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May 6, 2015 3:02 PM in response to Simon5647

You should remove all external peripherals, except the BC USB, Keyboard/Mouse/Display and must use a USB2 device. Here is how you can find out if you have a USB2 or USB3 device.