Problem! ASUS E402S doesn't support Linux Mint installation.

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XxGrenidierXx
Posting Freak

813

07-11-2025, 01:11 AM

I've been trying for two days to set up Linux Mint on my ASUS E402S using a USB drive with several tools to create the installation media. Some installations recognized by BIOS, others didn't. Even when detected, some lock up the system or show errors like "isolinux.bin missing or corrupt." I've installed Linux many times across different desktops, including my Lenovo Y510P, but this BIOS is giving me trouble. Any advice would be really helpful.

XxGrenidierXx

07-11-2025, 01:11 AM #1

pn0001
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 02:29 AM

I've also tested various USB ports but it didn't work.

pn0001

07-11-2025, 02:29 AM #2

I've also tested various USB ports but it didn't work.

techiseasy
Senior Member

688

07-11-2025, 10:32 AM

It could be that your USB drive is faulty or you've received a corrupted installation.

techiseasy

07-11-2025, 10:32 AM #3

It could be that your USB drive is faulty or you've received a corrupted installation.

mrjms99
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 03:22 PM

It seems like the data might be damaged. Could you provide a corrected version?

mrjms99

07-11-2025, 03:22 PM #4

It seems like the data might be damaged. Could you provide a corrected version?

Verloh
Member

07-16-2025, 05:15 AM

Etcher remains my preferred tool; I suggest a more recent distribution like non-LTS Kubuntu, OpenSUSE or Mageia. Many favor Manjaro, but I don't endorse it. You can still run Cinnamon DE with Mageia; Geckolinux is your cinnamon alternative on OpenSUSE

Verloh

07-16-2025, 05:15 AM #5

_Flame_PvP
Member

07-20-2025, 12:13 PM

I'm using Linux Mint Cinnamon 19.1 right now. I've set it up on three different laptops without any issues during installation. Please try using a different USB and download the newest version.

_Flame_PvP

07-20-2025, 12:13 PM #6

I'm using Linux Mint Cinnamon 19.1 right now. I've set it up on three different laptops without any issues during installation. Please try using a different USB and download the newest version.