Unable to start CloudReady on Inspiron 1545 device

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AboooDy919
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05-03-2018, 04:39 PM

I need to set up ChromeOS on a Dell Inspiron 1545 using CloudReady. The system isn’t showing up in the BIOS even when I create a bootable USB, while other machines do. The processor is a Pentium Dual Core with 3GB DDR2 and a 320GB HDD. The graphics are GM45. Any suggestions?

AboooDy919

05-03-2018, 04:39 PM #1

MedievalKitten
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05-03-2018, 07:24 PM

Is the UEFI set to run only UEFI mode? That could explain why it doesn’t display CSM.

MedievalKitten

05-03-2018, 07:24 PM #2

Is the UEFI set to run only UEFI mode? That could explain why it doesn’t display CSM.

Rayack
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05-04-2018, 06:27 AM

I haven't encountered UEFI in my experience. I tested the USB drive on a different non-UEFI device of comparable age, and it functioned properly.

Rayack

05-04-2018, 06:27 AM #3

I haven't encountered UEFI in my experience. I tested the USB drive on a different non-UEFI device of comparable age, and it functioned properly.

Pedrogamesmine
Junior Member

05-05-2018, 08:59 AM

It seems like the device isn't displaying properly. Are you connecting a USB 3.0 drive and using a USB 2.0 port? I've experienced this before with another laptop I owned—despite supposed backward compatibility—I switched to a USB 3.0 drive and it functioned correctly. Back then, I didn’t have spare USB 2 drives on hand.

Pedrogamesmine

05-05-2018, 08:59 AM #4

cookiedough909
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05-11-2018, 02:38 AM

You're connecting a USB 2 drive to a different laptop via a USB 2 port, and it's functioning properly.

cookiedough909

05-11-2018, 02:38 AM #5

You're connecting a USB 2 drive to a different laptop via a USB 2 port, and it's functioning properly.

IggyPlejer
Junior Member

05-14-2018, 02:48 PM

Oh OK, just an idea was all. Can't think of anything else it could be that would cause it not to show up at all. Did you try a different port? and can you try a different drive, maybe a powered hub might help too, maybe the laptop isn't providing enough power for the drive.

IggyPlejer

05-14-2018, 02:48 PM #6

kaomes
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05-15-2018, 02:07 PM

I've tested various ports and even reformatted the same drive using a Windows installer. Everything functioned correctly.

kaomes

05-15-2018, 02:07 PM #7

I've tested various ports and even reformatted the same drive using a Windows installer. Everything functioned correctly.

avi15
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05-23-2018, 10:54 AM

It's unusual, but yes, you can install Ubuntu. Checking for secure boot settings would help determine if it's active.

avi15

05-23-2018, 10:54 AM #8

It's unusual, but yes, you can install Ubuntu. Checking for secure boot settings would help determine if it's active.

danik20052005
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05-24-2018, 10:53 PM

I’m already on my way to work, though I’ll look back later. I’ve used Zorin and Mint before.

danik20052005

05-24-2018, 10:53 PM #9

I’m already on my way to work, though I’ll look back later. I’ve used Zorin and Mint before.

Rounyx
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05-26-2018, 09:26 PM

#10

It seems like you're questioning whether the system should have been secured from a previous point, especially if secure boot wasn't active. Just to clarify, were there any concerns about that?

Rounyx

05-26-2018, 09:26 PM #10

It seems like you're questioning whether the system should have been secured from a previous point, especially if secure boot wasn't active. Just to clarify, were there any concerns about that?

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