[mythtv-users] getting to the GRUB in time...

[John Marshall]

> Yes, I knew that the GRUB is the boot loader. What I meant was, what
> does it _LOOK_LIKE_ when I need to press the ESC key, or how can I
> slow down the loading so that I can see the GRUB in time? i.e.: What
> does it look like, WHEN I need to press ESC.
>
> I do know what a Boot Loader COULD look like in some instances.  It
> just seems as if EITHER no Boot Loader appears on my installation of
> MythBuntu or if it appears, it goes so fast that I can't press ESC
> at the correct time.
>
> I'm betting that the boot loader appears on a hypothetical screen
> during the time that the actual screen goes blank and goes into the
> HDMI/HDTV viewing mode for MythTV.
>
> Could the GRUB be accessed via <F10>, <F-this> or <F-that> during
> the boot process? What about as a part of the Intel BIOS
> configuration software "thingee"?

It happens right after BIOS finishes initializing.  Yours may be
configured to be hidden, so it would be hidden behind a black screen. 
If so, hold shift while booting to make it show.  You may also want to 
edit the grub config to increase the timeout or always show it (not 
hidden).  This page details some of the options.  Remember you have to 
run sudo update-grub to make the configuration changes take effect.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2