Black Screen with immobile cursor in center

I grabbed a computer out of the box which is a brand new slim gateway PC with onboard Intel graphics and a Pentium Dual Core processor. I burned XBMCbuntu 12 RC to a CD and installed the software by wiping the drive. The installation went to completion, but when I restart the computer it goes through the XBMC splash screen to a black screen with a mouse cursor dead center that I cannot move. I've tried three types of USB mice without any luck. I've also tried booting up with a vga cable attached as well as an HDMI cable, but I haven't had any luck either way. I get the same results.

I'm a noobie with Linux, but I'm a quick learner. Can someone give me a push in the right direction?