Install Ubuntu 18.10 in Asus Aptio Notebook with Preinstalled Windows 8.1
I am trying to install Ubuntu in a Asus Aptio notebook with preinstalled Windows 8.1. It has a USB drive. So, I created an installer in a USB drive and tried to install from it. However, the notebook refuses to boot from USB drive and I am brought back to setup utility every time I choose the "boot from USB option".
The steps so far:
- Disable secure boot from setup utility.
- Choose USB as the first boot option (the USB drive is being recognized perfectly with brand name shown).
- Save changes and exit.
But, I am brought to Windows after a reboot.
If I force the "boot from USB" inside setup using Boot Override, I am simply brought back to setup.
Other sleuthing which have failed:
- This notebook has Intel Atom® Processor Z3740, which as per this page, is a 64 bit processor. So, Ubuntu 18.10 should be alright.
- The notebook has 2 GB RAM, show this should be okay as well.
- The setup has no option for legacy boot or CSM.
Feeling a bit clueless.
Edit 1
Out of sheer frustration, I created the installation media in a second USB drive. When this also refused to boot in the notebook, I tried this in another computer, and it booted fine.
Edit 2
No improvement with lubuntu (lubuntu Desktop 64-bit).
Edit 3
Notebook model: ASUS Transformer Book T100TA
Bios Information
Bios Vendor American Megatrends
Version 314
GOP Version 7.1.1005
EC Version G1BT1500
boot system-installation usb uefi
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I am trying to install Ubuntu in a Asus Aptio notebook with preinstalled Windows 8.1. It has a USB drive. So, I created an installer in a USB drive and tried to install from it. However, the notebook refuses to boot from USB drive and I am brought back to setup utility every time I choose the "boot from USB option".
The steps so far:
- Disable secure boot from setup utility.
- Choose USB as the first boot option (the USB drive is being recognized perfectly with brand name shown).
- Save changes and exit.
But, I am brought to Windows after a reboot.
If I force the "boot from USB" inside setup using Boot Override, I am simply brought back to setup.
Other sleuthing which have failed:
- This notebook has Intel Atom® Processor Z3740, which as per this page, is a 64 bit processor. So, Ubuntu 18.10 should be alright.
- The notebook has 2 GB RAM, show this should be okay as well.
- The setup has no option for legacy boot or CSM.
Feeling a bit clueless.
Edit 1
Out of sheer frustration, I created the installation media in a second USB drive. When this also refused to boot in the notebook, I tried this in another computer, and it booted fine.
Edit 2
No improvement with lubuntu (lubuntu Desktop 64-bit).
Edit 3
Notebook model: ASUS Transformer Book T100TA
Bios Information
Bios Vendor American Megatrends
Version 314
GOP Version 7.1.1005
EC Version G1BT1500
boot system-installation usb uefi
asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
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This question has an open bounty worth +50
reputation from Masroor ending in 6 days.
This question has not received enough attention.
This scenario is one of hardest I have faced in my life. I would really like to solve it.
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How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago
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I am trying to install Ubuntu in a Asus Aptio notebook with preinstalled Windows 8.1. It has a USB drive. So, I created an installer in a USB drive and tried to install from it. However, the notebook refuses to boot from USB drive and I am brought back to setup utility every time I choose the "boot from USB option".
The steps so far:
- Disable secure boot from setup utility.
- Choose USB as the first boot option (the USB drive is being recognized perfectly with brand name shown).
- Save changes and exit.
But, I am brought to Windows after a reboot.
If I force the "boot from USB" inside setup using Boot Override, I am simply brought back to setup.
Other sleuthing which have failed:
- This notebook has Intel Atom® Processor Z3740, which as per this page, is a 64 bit processor. So, Ubuntu 18.10 should be alright.
- The notebook has 2 GB RAM, show this should be okay as well.
- The setup has no option for legacy boot or CSM.
Feeling a bit clueless.
Edit 1
Out of sheer frustration, I created the installation media in a second USB drive. When this also refused to boot in the notebook, I tried this in another computer, and it booted fine.
Edit 2
No improvement with lubuntu (lubuntu Desktop 64-bit).
Edit 3
Notebook model: ASUS Transformer Book T100TA
Bios Information
Bios Vendor American Megatrends
Version 314
GOP Version 7.1.1005
EC Version G1BT1500
boot system-installation usb uefi
asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
1,57832043
I am trying to install Ubuntu in a Asus Aptio notebook with preinstalled Windows 8.1. It has a USB drive. So, I created an installer in a USB drive and tried to install from it. However, the notebook refuses to boot from USB drive and I am brought back to setup utility every time I choose the "boot from USB option".
The steps so far:
- Disable secure boot from setup utility.
- Choose USB as the first boot option (the USB drive is being recognized perfectly with brand name shown).
- Save changes and exit.
But, I am brought to Windows after a reboot.
If I force the "boot from USB" inside setup using Boot Override, I am simply brought back to setup.
Other sleuthing which have failed:
- This notebook has Intel Atom® Processor Z3740, which as per this page, is a 64 bit processor. So, Ubuntu 18.10 should be alright.
- The notebook has 2 GB RAM, show this should be okay as well.
- The setup has no option for legacy boot or CSM.
Feeling a bit clueless.
Edit 1
Out of sheer frustration, I created the installation media in a second USB drive. When this also refused to boot in the notebook, I tried this in another computer, and it booted fine.
Edit 2
No improvement with lubuntu (lubuntu Desktop 64-bit).
Edit 3
Notebook model: ASUS Transformer Book T100TA
Bios Information
Bios Vendor American Megatrends
Version 314
GOP Version 7.1.1005
EC Version G1BT1500
boot system-installation usb uefi
boot system-installation usb uefi
asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
1,57832043
asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
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edited 3 hours ago
Masroor
asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
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asked 2 days ago
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asked 2 days ago
MasroorMasroor
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This question has an open bounty worth +50
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This question has not received enough attention.
This scenario is one of hardest I have faced in my life. I would really like to solve it.
This question has an open bounty worth +50
reputation from Masroor ending in 6 days.
This question has not received enough attention.
This scenario is one of hardest I have faced in my life. I would really like to solve it.
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How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago
add a comment |
1
How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago
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1
How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago
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Looks like you need to install a 32-bit version*. The T100TA has a 64-bit processor, but is still restricted to 32-bit for its OS because of the lack of 64-bit UEFI and a legacy boot option.
*If you'd really like to, though, it is possible to install a 64-bit Linux distro with 32-bit UEFI, but it's a little more work; for example, there's the multiarch Debian build here. Instructions on its installation here. Make sure "launch CSM" is enabled in your BIOS, by the way.
answered 3 hours ago
VardogorVardogor
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No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
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Looks like you need to install a 32-bit version*. The T100TA has a 64-bit processor, but is still restricted to 32-bit for its OS because of the lack of 64-bit UEFI and a legacy boot option.
*If you'd really like to, though, it is possible to install a 64-bit Linux distro with 32-bit UEFI, but it's a little more work; for example, there's the multiarch Debian build here. Instructions on its installation here. Make sure "launch CSM" is enabled in your BIOS, by the way.
answered 3 hours ago
VardogorVardogor
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No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
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Looks like you need to install a 32-bit version*. The T100TA has a 64-bit processor, but is still restricted to 32-bit for its OS because of the lack of 64-bit UEFI and a legacy boot option.
*If you'd really like to, though, it is possible to install a 64-bit Linux distro with 32-bit UEFI, but it's a little more work; for example, there's the multiarch Debian build here. Instructions on its installation here. Make sure "launch CSM" is enabled in your BIOS, by the way.
answered 3 hours ago
VardogorVardogor
115112
No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Looks like you need to install a 32-bit version*. The T100TA has a 64-bit processor, but is still restricted to 32-bit for its OS because of the lack of 64-bit UEFI and a legacy boot option.
*If you'd really like to, though, it is possible to install a 64-bit Linux distro with 32-bit UEFI, but it's a little more work; for example, there's the multiarch Debian build here. Instructions on its installation here. Make sure "launch CSM" is enabled in your BIOS, by the way.
answered 3 hours ago
VardogorVardogor
115112
Looks like you need to install a 32-bit version*. The T100TA has a 64-bit processor, but is still restricted to 32-bit for its OS because of the lack of 64-bit UEFI and a legacy boot option.
*If you'd really like to, though, it is possible to install a 64-bit Linux distro with 32-bit UEFI, but it's a little more work; for example, there's the multiarch Debian build here. Instructions on its installation here. Make sure "launch CSM" is enabled in your BIOS, by the way.
answered 3 hours ago
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115112
answered 3 hours ago
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115112
answered 3 hours ago
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answered 3 hours ago
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No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
add a comment |
No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
No luck with 32-bit version of lubuntu.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
@Masroor Interesting. I'm not familiar with the program you're using for the install media, so I recommend Rufus, which has the option "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" during creation.
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
I use Startup Disk Creator. This has not failed me even once in all these years.
– Masroor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
@Masroor I wasn't trying to suggest it was corrupting it or something like that. I meant that I'm unfamiliar with it, so I didn't know if it has a similar option or not (which it looks like it doesn't). Could you try Rufus for me and see if that option helps?
– Vardogor
2 hours ago
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How did you create the install media? Does it work in other computers? Did you hashcheck the downloaded ISO? Did you run media-check on the install media?
– ubfan1
12 hours ago
2G of ram may be too little. Try Lubuntu and see if that works for you. How did you create the install media? -- you're sure it's not just a legacy insatll, which would fail on your machine.
– ubfan1
11 hours ago
I used the startup disk creator. Actually, I tried both legacy and secure boot s. Both failed.
– Masroor
11 hours ago
What is the actual model # of your Asus Aptio notebook? Bios version? Thank you for helping us help you!
– Elder Geek
9 hours ago
@ElderGeek Please see Edit 3.
– Masroor
3 hours ago