Error encountered during GRUB initialization on Surface Pro 3 installation.

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Tim9810
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06-17-2016, 03:06 PM

HI, I have been trying to install Ubuntu back onto my surface pro 3 to set up as a media PC but no matter what version of Ubuntu I load onto it I get an error about grub not installing. How do I go about fixing this? note: that I am a noobie to Linux OS.

Tim9810

06-17-2016, 03:06 PM #1

samsampp
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06-17-2016, 03:26 PM

We need more details. How does your partition scheme look like? Do you have any other systems installed on that device? Assuming it's a single OS installation you need to have a UEFI partition at the beginning of your drive of about 512MB. Choose the right mountpoint (should be /boot/efi) and then check the box for your GRUB boot loader to be installed as well.

samsampp

06-17-2016, 03:26 PM #2

13tj
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06-17-2016, 05:05 PM

I just verified the UEFI partition size was 5MB. I increased it to 560MB for safety. There’s only one installation, which is Ubuntu 18.X. Are you asking about the installation process now?

13tj

06-17-2016, 05:05 PM #3

I just verified the UEFI partition size was 5MB. I increased it to 560MB for safety. There’s only one installation, which is Ubuntu 18.X. Are you asking about the installation process now?

CG_Snipey
Junior Member

06-24-2016, 07:22 PM

It's a UEFI system, so you should configure custom partitioning and create a root partition, plus a /bootl/efi file. The root drive can be any location, but the /boot/efi area must be at least 800MB.

CG_Snipey

06-24-2016, 07:22 PM #4

It's a UEFI system, so you should configure custom partitioning and create a root partition, plus a /bootl/efi file. The root drive can be any location, but the /boot/efi area must be at least 800MB.

zamys
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07-02-2016, 06:18 AM

Aremis is fine, thanks. I'll try it and let you know how it goes. Update: Aremis keeps showing the same error. It might be a partitioning issue. EFI is 800MB, Boot is also 800MB, target is 153GB.

zamys

07-02-2016, 06:18 AM #5

Aremis is fine, thanks. I'll try it and let you know how it goes. Update: Aremis keeps showing the same error. It might be a partitioning issue. EFI is 800MB, Boot is also 800MB, target is 153GB.

Velizar06
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07-04-2016, 09:17 PM

The root area is where the operating system becomes active. /boot/efi serves as a storage location. Your EFI partition holds BIOS configurations, updates, and firmware. The root directory contains your user files like /home. Mines split from my main root to avoid using an excessively large partition. For you, use /dev/sda1 with EXT4, 150GB, and /dev/sda2 with FAT32, containing /boot/efi and 800MB.

Velizar06

07-04-2016, 09:17 PM #6

RMUMAURICE777
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07-05-2016, 02:07 PM

It seems you're encountering an issue but aren't sure where to start. You might want to review basic Linux concepts or consult official documentation for partitioning guidance.

RMUMAURICE777

07-05-2016, 02:07 PM #7

It seems you're encountering an issue but aren't sure where to start. You might want to review basic Linux concepts or consult official documentation for partitioning guidance.

Goranius
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07-05-2016, 08:02 PM

It might be a hardware problem since you're not familiar with the Surface Pro. However, versions 3 and higher should function properly. If you can't boot Linux onto it, the Level1 Techs forums could offer more assistance.

Goranius

07-05-2016, 08:02 PM #8

john729
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07-17-2016, 04:21 PM

I previously had version 12, but it didn't include touchpad drivers or an initial keyboard during setup.

john729

07-17-2016, 04:21 PM #9

I previously had version 12, but it didn't include touchpad drivers or an initial keyboard during setup.