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I'm trying to install Ubuntu 23.04 on a newly-assembled home server (just a mini-PC with 32GB of RAM), but whatever entry I select (install, safe graphics, test memory) I get the "out of range pointer" error. I'm using a physical, non-ARM machine.

The specifics are:

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (integrated graphics)
  • 32GB (16GBx2) of RAM @ 3200MHz
  • M.2 500GB disk

I've tried googling around, but the only relevant result was about an updated installation no longer working, nothing about an ongoing one.

Please, be very specific and detailed with your instructions or if you need more details.

BeastOfCaerbannog
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Pesky_Steve
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Rufus fixed this in version 4.0. From Rufu's changelog at GitHub:

Fix out-of-range pointer error with Ubuntu 23.04 when booting in BIOS mode

BeastOfCaerbannog
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Manikandan
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I had the same error when I installed Ubuntu 22.04 using Rufus latest version 4. After much digging I found this has to do with that mentioned Rufus latest version 4 bug. Following suggestions of Rufus dev in this thread, https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/2233, I finally fix it by installing it with old Rufus version 3.13

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user1695919
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I just had the exact same issue, while trying to boot Ubuntu from a USB-Key on a Lenovo Tiny Box. After not finding any relatable Info just like you did, I tried to Check how my boot devices were listed. Turns out my Box tried to boot in Legacy mode, and choosing UEFI-Mode made it work like a charm. Maybe that'll work for you aswell.

Hogget
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I solved the issue by installing the previous version (22.10) and then updating to the latest (23.04).
Unfortunately, I'm not knowledgeable enough to even guess the reason behind this error.

Pesky_Steve
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Rufus 4.0.2035 Created in MBR failed Created in GPT DD success Was able to write the image with the current version of rufus in DD no issue with booting from usb or the install

Yàrg Uldaman
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I encountered the same issue. In my case, I just needed my data stored in the VDI. I simply extracted the VDI file using 7Zip on my Host machine. Later created a new VM and through shared folders copied my data into my new VM. Hope it helps

jumpy.article
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I think I am encountering this same issue. I see a top reply above making me think I am seeing this error because the Win10 system is UEFI, but my USB bootable is listed under Legacy. Not sure how to fix this, so I'll have to search around. I used Rufus to make this a UEFI bootable, so a bit confused at this point. (Dell XPS laptop)

Josh
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Did you figure this out? Think this has to do with the system being UEFI, but my Dell XPS is showing the USB under Legacy Boot Options and I'm ignorantly clicking it.

My Solution: Press F12 do get to the Boot Options Go to BIOS General Boot Sequence Make sure Boot List Option is selected as UEFI Select Add Boot Option Add your USB from the list.

Josh
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