The installation isn't working as expected.
The installation isn't working as expected.
Turning off secure boot triggers a UEFI alert about unauthorized firmware, redirecting you back to the BIOS. This issue appeared when installing Garuda with and without secure boot enabled.
MX Linux also offers the chance to swap the kernel. The KDE release is an AHS (Advanced Hardware support) variant. This is based on personal experience, but I encountered problems with Mint on certain older systems while newer Linux distributions performed well. Mint lacks fractional scaling, so just because ChatGPT labels Mint as a solid beginner distro doesn't guarantee it's the optimal choice.
You needed to reference me for notifications. The images don't indicate a hanging element. After all these lines, is the display still in that state and not progressing? If yes, this might point to a GPU problem. I'm uncertain about the exact release when RDNA 4 support began. It seems around Linux version 6.14. Check if you were using Arch or Manjaro—those aren't ideal for beginners, and Manjaro can have complications.
On Linux for AMD/Intel, the GPU driver resides in the Kernel. For newer GPUs, you probably need an updated Kernel (modern distribution). Mint offers alternatives to replace the Kernel, which can be useful. The benefit is that once you get the right Kernel, all drivers are managed internally. Nvidia doesn't work well with Linux developers, which is why they can't add their drivers directly. For those cases, you must install them separately. The benefit here is that the driver isn't tied to the Kernel. Generally, modern distributions are preferable for gaming and current hardware. Mint is built on an older Ubuntu LTS version, so it may lack support for hardware released after that release. Version 22.2 introduced some updates, but it doesn't match the approach of Arch or Fedora.
I'll check how I can proceed. There might be some risk involved—could mean losing everything you've prepared so far? Actually, I think it's worth trying to boot from the USB right now. Nobara might have the same problem.
Which kernel version are you currently running? Check "uname -r" in the terminal. Linux Mint typically comes with an older kernel, but newer kernels or versions compatible with your hardware may be available through backported updates (Hardware Enablement). Run "sudo apt update" and "sudo apt upgrade" to refresh your package list. Restart the system if you receive a newer kernel and verify functionality. If your GPU isn't working, use "apt list linux" to see the available Linux versions in your repository. When you locate a Hardware Enablement kernel, install it using "sudo apt install package_name". If no suitable options appear, consider adding a new repository. Sometimes consulting ChatGPT can help clarify the process.
I don't rely on Mint, but what it suggests about replacing kernels in Mint seems to come from Google. Any changes could risk losing data. Make sure to enable backups or generate a snapshot of your system. I’m not sure how to set up a snapshot in Mint, but this method works in MX Linux and might be similar. A snapshot essentially makes an ISO of your system, allowing you to reinstall Linux with identical settings—including saved passwords—anywhere. Nebora is essentially Fedora modified by a single team, and most gaming distros just add Nvidia drivers, which isn’t directly relevant to you. I don’t want to dissuade you from Nebora, but a small team might not keep up with updates or abandon support. You also receive better community help for more popular distros like Fedora and Mint.