12-22-2023, 08:53 AM
Good clear directions, thanks.
So prior to seeing your most recent suggestion I decided to try reinstalling and I did the three items you suggested:
Boot mode UEFI native (without CSM)
Secure boot OFF (I also UNCHECKED fast boot as it seems that might also affect what devices would be accessible in booting)
Placed USB HD first, BUT DID NOT put generic USB next on the list.
*would having NOT moved the generic USB second on the list cause it to not reboot normally?
RESULTS:
The install went fine, I shut it down and rebooted and while it did NOT give the error message it went straight to the flashing blue circle HP logo with the option to hit the esc key to enter BIOS.
I hit the F9 key for boot options and the ONLY thing that was different is that the boot options (in the previous posted images had a fifth option of ubuntu after the other four:
Notebook mSATA Drive (UEFI)
Notebook Ethernet IPV4
Notebook Ethernet IPV6
Boot from EFI File
ubuntu
I clicked on ubuntu which then allowed LL 6.6 to load.
At least it requires fewer steps than what I posted earlier so this makes it a bit smoother for a student.
UNLESS moving the generic USB UP the list might prove to be a significant factor I think I will leave it as is and manage since I have already done the updates.
I’m a bit unsure if I should mark this solved in case someone comes up with the perfect fix…however I’m content to do so if that is best.
So prior to seeing your most recent suggestion I decided to try reinstalling and I did the three items you suggested:
Boot mode UEFI native (without CSM)
Secure boot OFF (I also UNCHECKED fast boot as it seems that might also affect what devices would be accessible in booting)
Placed USB HD first, BUT DID NOT put generic USB next on the list.
*would having NOT moved the generic USB second on the list cause it to not reboot normally?
RESULTS:
The install went fine, I shut it down and rebooted and while it did NOT give the error message it went straight to the flashing blue circle HP logo with the option to hit the esc key to enter BIOS.
I hit the F9 key for boot options and the ONLY thing that was different is that the boot options (in the previous posted images had a fifth option of ubuntu after the other four:
Notebook mSATA Drive (UEFI)
Notebook Ethernet IPV4
Notebook Ethernet IPV6
Boot from EFI File
ubuntu
I clicked on ubuntu which then allowed LL 6.6 to load.
At least it requires fewer steps than what I posted earlier so this makes it a bit smoother for a student.
UNLESS moving the generic USB UP the list might prove to be a significant factor I think I will leave it as is and manage since I have already done the updates.
I’m a bit unsure if I should mark this solved in case someone comes up with the perfect fix…however I’m content to do so if that is best.