Excruciating Video Problem

I get garbled screen when booting from recovery CD.
Tried to input parameters for kernel – no go
Tried hitting F11 – no go
Using Acronis True Image Home 2015
Computer:
Dell Inc. Inspiron 5521 A08 Laptop
Windows 8.1 (x64) (build 9600)
Display:
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 [Display adapter]
Generic PnP Monitor (15.3"vis)