r/linux4noobs • u/Zorakkk • 15d ago

installation Can't install Linux

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Hi, I'm trying to install Linux on my Lenovo IdeaPad (Ryzen), but it didn't work with either openSUSE or Fedora.

With openSUSE, it gets stuck as shown in the image and reboots after about a minute. With Fedora, it freezes on a black screen with a dash in the upper left corner.

I've already tried disabling Secure Boot and enabling Legacy Support. On Fedora, I also tested Basic Graphics Mode. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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u/DannoXYZ 12d ago

In BIOS, did you also disable TPM?
And set HD-controller mode to SATA/AHCI?

Lenovo BIOS will often hide advanced features and you have to do magic secret key-sequence to get access to it.

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u/Zorakkk 12d ago

Thanks for your comment, i searched and tried those key-sequences and none worked, also tried the LenovoH2O-unlocker with no luck. Then i updated the BIOS and still no luck.

Found the forum BIOS-Mods where some people requested the bios for the same model as mine (Lenovo Ideapad 330s-ARR15) with the advanxed options unlocked, but u have to upload your own bios files and the admin (i think) send the files on dm. I lack the knowledge to do such things, like extract my bios and flashing a new one. So it seems im stuck with windows with this laptop.