Of course... the start that we are referring to is that it does not start the device. That is, it doesn't show anything on the screen, but if it turns on, the refrigerator can be heard and the network LED blinks.
If you are using the HDMI out of the the Apollo a black screen does not mean it isn't working
It is more reliable to SSH in using another computer
http://futurebit.local might work or find the IP address from your router are just some of the options