Created attachment 1484046 [details] Journalctl from the failed attempt to run the Live ISO. Description of problem: Fedora 29 Live ISO does not work in safe mode due to "Failed to create backend: Could not find a primary drm kms device" error. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Fedora 29 Beta RC 1.3 ISO How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Start the Live ISO in safe graphical mode. Actual results: The Live ISO hangs on a black screen and no graphics can be seen. Expected results: The ISO should boot with no problems. Additional info: See the journalctl logs.
This bug can be another manifestation of bug 1628495. It happens on the same computer.
Addition: This problem appears both in BIOS and UEFI modes.
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