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September 29th, 2023 21:56
Can't install Linux, NO AHCI mode in BIOS
Inspiron 16 7630 2-in-1
Hi,
I purchased this laptop a couple of weeks ago. I like to make it dual boot with Linux Mint. Internet says that I need to change SATA to AHCI in BIOS and disable the secure boot. I disabled the secure boot but there is no option for AHCI.
I tried to boot a live Linux Mint USB. It only boots in compatibility mode. However, when I tried to install Linux, it couldn't find the ssd where it was supposed to be installed.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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manojgj
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October 1st, 2023 18:59
@ejn63 OK, Ubuntu is installed flawlessly, wonderful. I was so frustrated. Although I liked Linux Mint but no problem.
Fedora is supposed to be using cutting-edge kernel and other software. But I couldn't install Fedora either.
Thanks for your suggestions.
ejn63
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September 29th, 2023 23:31
AHCI support in newer systems is starting to be phased out -- you have two options: a different model system that still has an AHCI option (Latitude and other models still do), or a Linux distribution with support for Intel RAID (IRST).
manojgj
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September 30th, 2023 14:46
@ejn63 Thanks for the suggestion.
manojgj
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September 30th, 2023 17:02
@ejn63 Is it possible to create another partition (using GParted) on SSD and install Linux in it?
ejn63
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September 30th, 2023 17:04
Only if whatever system you has, has support for IRST -- otherwise, the installer isn't going to see the drive at all.
Your best shot at a linux distro with IRST support is likely ubuntu.
https://help.ubuntu.com/rst/
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October 1st, 2023 19:08
I wouldn't give up on Mint if it's your preference -- as fewer and fewer new systems have AHCI support (Intel plans to retire it), the other distributions will be forced to integrate IRST support.
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October 1st, 2023 19:24
@ejn63 After installing cinnamon desktop, everything is ok.