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Set up Linux on a new M.2 drive using an older hardware part, while deleting the previous Windows M.2 slot.

Set up Linux on a new M.2 drive using an older hardware part, while deleting the previous Windows M.2 slot.

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Meowables
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06-08-2023, 04:44 AM
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Hi there, I’m having issues setting up Ubuntu after switching from the old M.2 drive to a new one. The USB stick isn’t being recognized, and the CPU fan is acting oddly. Could someone assist me with this?
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Meowables
06-08-2023, 04:44 AM #1

Hi there, I’m having issues setting up Ubuntu after switching from the old M.2 drive to a new one. The USB stick isn’t being recognized, and the CPU fan is acting oddly. Could someone assist me with this?

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06-09-2023, 11:23 PM
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Hey there, when you start from a USB today, there are several things to verify. How did you make your bootable USB? Was it using Rufus or another tool? Based on how you set it up, it might not support UEFI startup. If you're confident a UEFI version was created, check your BIOS and consider turning off Secure Boot to test. If you're uncertain or think you didn't set up a UEFI version, enter BIOS, disable Secure Boot and switch to legacy USB booting—look for a label indicating the mode.
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06-09-2023, 11:23 PM #2

Hey there, when you start from a USB today, there are several things to verify. How did you make your bootable USB? Was it using Rufus or another tool? Based on how you set it up, it might not support UEFI startup. If you're confident a UEFI version was created, check your BIOS and consider turning off Secure Boot to test. If you're uncertain or think you didn't set up a UEFI version, enter BIOS, disable Secure Boot and switch to legacy USB booting—look for a label indicating the mode.

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06-15-2023, 08:16 PM
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UEFI compatibility isn't tied to the software used for writing the image; it must be included in the image beforehand by the OS provider (such as Microsoft or Canonical). On Ubuntu, you generally need to enable EFI mode, especially when installing to an NVMe drive. If your M.2 slot is SATA-based, this restriction doesn<|pad|> can be bypassed. Ubuntu also supports Secure Boot out of the box, though you might need to import a secure boot key based on your motherboard and distribution.
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06-15-2023, 08:16 PM #3

UEFI compatibility isn't tied to the software used for writing the image; it must be included in the image beforehand by the OS provider (such as Microsoft or Canonical). On Ubuntu, you generally need to enable EFI mode, especially when installing to an NVMe drive. If your M.2 slot is SATA-based, this restriction doesn<|pad|> can be bypassed. Ubuntu also supports Secure Boot out of the box, though you might need to import a secure boot key based on your motherboard and distribution.

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