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Issue with starting any Linux USB setup on a 2009/2010 PC during boot

Issue with starting any Linux USB setup on a 2009/2010 PC during boot

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xMihaix
Member
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03-05-2021, 01:00 AM
#1
I'm having trouble setting up this old PC I received at work. The parts are quite outdated (around 2009-2010). Motherboard: Gigabyte P55A UE4 (rev 2.0), running F15 CPU: Intel i7 875k (x64), GPU: EVGA 01G-P3-1313-KR, GeForce 210 1GB GDDR3 RAM: two 4GB DDR3 modules (memtest passed with no errors, swapped and tested single), BIOS: AWARD BIOS – two 16MB flash units. Power supply: Chieftec 750W CFT-750-14CS. When I boot from USB using Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04/24.04, Debian, or ArchLinux via RUFUS, I see a boot screen for about 1-2 seconds with quick text. Before the system restarts (or crashed?), I tried various fixes from other forums—like adding "break=top" or modifying BIOS settings—but nothing worked. Except for one thing: I can install Windows 11 without issues. I recorded the ArchLinux boot on my phone in Slow-Mo, which was my first try with the newest Ubuntu link: https://streamable.com/qwkxq2. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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xMihaix
03-05-2021, 01:00 AM #1

I'm having trouble setting up this old PC I received at work. The parts are quite outdated (around 2009-2010). Motherboard: Gigabyte P55A UE4 (rev 2.0), running F15 CPU: Intel i7 875k (x64), GPU: EVGA 01G-P3-1313-KR, GeForce 210 1GB GDDR3 RAM: two 4GB DDR3 modules (memtest passed with no errors, swapped and tested single), BIOS: AWARD BIOS – two 16MB flash units. Power supply: Chieftec 750W CFT-750-14CS. When I boot from USB using Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04/24.04, Debian, or ArchLinux via RUFUS, I see a boot screen for about 1-2 seconds with quick text. Before the system restarts (or crashed?), I tried various fixes from other forums—like adding "break=top" or modifying BIOS settings—but nothing worked. Except for one thing: I can install Windows 11 without issues. I recorded the ArchLinux boot on my phone in Slow-Mo, which was my first try with the newest Ubuntu link: https://streamable.com/qwkxq2. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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DEAL_WID_IT
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 03:01 AM
#2
Consider setting up a 32-bit operating system. All present distributions are 64-bit, which might not work with your device.
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DEAL_WID_IT
03-05-2021, 03:01 AM #2

Consider setting up a 32-bit operating system. All present distributions are 64-bit, which might not work with your device.

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MegaTeamXD
Member
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03-05-2021, 11:48 AM
#3
The processor supports x64 compatibility even if it isn't explicitly labeled as such.
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MegaTeamXD
03-05-2021, 11:48 AM #3

The processor supports x64 compatibility even if it isn't explicitly labeled as such.

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Ender_Craft47
Posting Freak
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03-12-2021, 04:18 AM
#4
They function backward compatibility. For testing purposes, if it succeeds, it indicates the installation medium is likely the issue.
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Ender_Craft47
03-12-2021, 04:18 AM #4

They function backward compatibility. For testing purposes, if it succeeds, it indicates the installation medium is likely the issue.

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Treyhar12
Junior Member
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03-12-2021, 12:19 PM
#5
It means that although your CPU supports x64, other aspects of your system might prevent it from running smoothly or at all in x64 mode.
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Treyhar12
03-12-2021, 12:19 PM #5

It means that although your CPU supports x64, other aspects of your system might prevent it from running smoothly or at all in x64 mode.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
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03-12-2021, 01:41 PM
#6
It seems unusual. Many enterprise systems rely on operating systems, so a complete BIOS reset might be necessary. However, seeing it launch into an alternate OS raises doubts about how it actually works.
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Shad0wHydra13
03-12-2021, 01:41 PM #6

It seems unusual. Many enterprise systems rely on operating systems, so a complete BIOS reset might be necessary. However, seeing it launch into an alternate OS raises doubts about how it actually works.

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matija1412
Junior Member
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03-12-2021, 07:44 PM
#7
Even a 32-bit version didn't help; I tried the LMDE 6 Cinnamon 32-bit distribution. Maybe sticking with Windows is the best option.
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matija1412
03-12-2021, 07:44 PM #7

Even a 32-bit version didn't help; I tried the LMDE 6 Cinnamon 32-bit distribution. Maybe sticking with Windows is the best option.