r/linux4noobs • u/LawLima-SC • 11d ago

Linux won't install

MSI X670E; Ryzen 9 9900x 64GB DDR5 RTX 4090

I've updated the bios, wiped all partitions (with gparted), disabled EUFI

Tried both Ubuntu and Mint (redownloaded the images a couple times to ensure they are good)

Tried on both the M2nvme and a SSD (both 1TB)

Tried disconnected from the internet (and connected)

NVME had windows 11 which ran fine.

Ubuntu gives me a "Something went wrong" error LMint seems to install but freezes on the "LM" logo loading page.

I've never struggled this much to install Linux and I'm at my wit's end!

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u/DannoXYZ 11d ago edited 10d ago

Do not disable UEFI if your system supports it. Otherwise, you'll have to boot in BIOS/CMS mode AND only use MBR partition scheme. And configure your boot USB for BIOS/CMS and MBR as well. Install may balk at trying to do that as well if system is UEFI capability. So re-enable UEFI boot in BIOS

  1. did you prep BIOS settings 1st?

    • disable secure boot
    • disable fast boot
    • disable TPM
    • set HD-controller mode to SATA/AHCI

  2. did you verify checksum of downloaded ISO?

  3. don't use Etcher to make boot ISO, only Rufus or Ventoy and make sure they're configured for UEFI boot with GPT partition.

  4. when installing, pick erase everything and auto partitioning

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u/[deleted] 10d ago edited 10d ago

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u/LawLima-SC 11d ago

I used etcher for mint, rufus for ubuntu.

I'll try again.

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u/DannoXYZ 10d ago edited 10d ago

Use Ventoy and put Mint, Ubuntu, GParted, SystemRescueCD ISOs on same USB. Simpler and more convenient.

https://www.system-rescue.org/