New installation on a novacustom v56 fails to complete boot

[rustybird]

Did you install with kernel-latest?

If you install Qubes OS yourself, you must select the Install Qubes OS RX using kernel-latest option on the GRUB menu when booting the installer. This non-default kernel option is currently required for the NovaCustom V56 Series to function properly.

https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/certified-hardware/novacustom-v56-series/#disclaimers