Live setup fails to start on the computer.
Live setup fails to start on the computer.
Hey! It seems like your setup is getting a bit tricky. When you boot from the USB, you're seeing the BIOS splash but nothing else—possibly because the system isn't ready to load. After changing the boot order, a black screen appears, which suggests a restart is needed. Try connecting the USB to another computer or using a different USB port to see if that helps. Let me know what you find!
Have you attempted to re-flash the .ISO file? Which application were you using for the write process? You might also want to verify your Legacy versus UEFI configurations, as a conflict there could explain why you didn’t reach GRUB.
When using Rufus to create the pendrive, ensure the "use dd mode" option is selected. Otherwise, the boot drive might not work properly. It's also likely that a driver is missing for your system, making it hard to start the live environment. If this happens, consider switching to a different distribution or the CLI-only Ubuntu Server version to test if the GUI is the problem.
I understand, I've used UEFI and tested rufus, Usbimager, and balenaEtcher. Feel free to ask for more details!
Consider whether the issue stems from Linux boot support. Use another machine to install Linux on the HP's internal HDD, then return the drive and test booting.
If the motherboard is very modern, you might need to replace it along with the case. Some BIOS firmware from these companies doesn’t include Linux as an option, so you’re left with Windows 10. You can verify this by installing a Windows 10 ISO without any adjustments and see if it works.
Do you know about virtualization? Have you thought about using Ubuntu inside a virtual machine?
I've used it before and it functioned perfectly. However, now that you mention it, it won't boot. I haven't applied any BIOS updates, but there is a newer version available for this system. Would you like me to suggest updating the BIOS and checking if it resolves the issue? Also, please note that HP doesn't provide Linux drivers and indicates they don't support Linux directly. Edit: It worked in a virtual machine.