Here’s a simple way of changing your Ubuntu server so it won’t be using the splash screen. Great for seeing console, if you’re not using VESA or just plain being old school.
first:
# sudo nano /etc/grub/menu.lst
look for
# defoptions= quiet splash
change it to – important leave the # in the line.
# defoptions=
now just run the grub updating tool and you’ll start up without the splash
# sudo update-grub
Easy eh?