Mint doesn't recognize my disk.

Dr_Rey
Junior Member

12-31-2016, 02:17 PM

Hey, your Dell XPS came with Windows pre-installed, but you're having trouble dual-booting Linux Mint. When booting from the USB, only the USB appears, not your internal disk. It might be related to BIOS configuration issues. Check the BIOS settings for any errors or mismatches. Let me know if you need more help!

Dr_Rey

12-31-2016, 02:17 PM #1

domm0nkey
Member

154

01-06-2017, 12:55 PM

Verify your Linux distribution supports AHCI for grub installations. In AHCI mode, some drivers might be missing, preventing the install from starting.

domm0nkey

01-06-2017, 12:55 PM #2

Verify your Linux distribution supports AHCI for grub installations. In AHCI mode, some drivers might be missing, preventing the install from starting.

SkylanderAlex
Member

207

01-06-2017, 08:28 PM

I prepared the bootable USB by following specific steps. It should function on other compatible devices.

SkylanderAlex

01-06-2017, 08:28 PM #3

I prepared the bootable USB by following specific steps. It should function on other compatible devices.

gamb1no
Member

226

01-21-2017, 12:47 AM

I've tried Rufus and it helped me twice.

gamb1no

01-21-2017, 12:47 AM #4

I've tried Rufus and it helped me twice.

Pasta63
Junior Member

01-29-2017, 08:20 AM

I started it using the old method but it still doesn't function

Pasta63

01-29-2017, 08:20 AM #5

I started it using the old method but it still doesn't function

Greytide
Member

159

01-31-2017, 06:10 AM

Even the fdisk tool doesn't recognize that storage device.

Greytide

01-31-2017, 06:10 AM #6

Even the fdisk tool doesn't recognize that storage device.

ricby
Senior Member

681

02-07-2017, 05:34 PM

Updated: The issue was resolved by excluding AHCI LEGACY and disabling UEFI. Secure boot was also turned off, possibly related to the problem. Appreciate the assistance!

ricby

02-07-2017, 05:34 PM #7

Updated: The issue was resolved by excluding AHCI LEGACY and disabling UEFI. Secure boot was also turned off, possibly related to the problem. Appreciate the assistance!