Can't Install/Try

Trying to install Ubuntu 14.04, first time user.

Boot to stick, select "Try without Installing" and get "No DVI Signal" and black screen, have to un plug PC to restart.

Same thing on "Install".

Hit F6 on Ubuntu Boot Menu, tried nomodeset, says file not found.

Not a UEFI problem.

Specs:
B85+ mobo
i5 4440
16gb DDR3 RAM
MSI GTX 970

I know the 970 is the root of the issue, and I'm 99% that nomodeset or some other similar function is the solution, but I have had no luck getting the boot to accept nomodeset.