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Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed UEFI Supported Windows 8 system

I want to install the ubuntu 12.10 or 12.04 desktop for my new pc.

steps: I created a bootable USB, config the bios to boot from the USB drive. pressed "Try Ubuntu before you installing" Ubuntu 12.10 and 12.04 on my new desktop, It failed.

What I tried after it failed:

  1. I have tested the USB drive image without any error.
  2. There are guys suggested to disable secure boot for UEFI bios, tried but failed.
  3. I tried pressing F2 to see the log, it shown as below generating locale.... DONE and the process hanged.

Specs:

mobo: ASRock h77 pro4/mvp
CPU: Xeon e3 1245

try then install, because people recommended to Try Ubuntu before installing. It can make sure Ubuntu will run on your desktop.

I read the recommended post(to disable Secure Boot), it still can't solve my problems

karel
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What options are there when booting Ubuntu from a USB or CD?

You have two options when booting from a bootable USB or using a LiveCD.

The first option is:

Try Ubuntu

Try Ubuntu

The Try Ubuntu option allows you to try Ubuntu without permanently installing it and altering your system. It creates a environment, run by the files on your CD/USB and using the hardware on your computer. While in this state, your hard-disk is not affected and no changes are permanently made to your system.

The second option is:

Install Ubuntu

Install Ubuntu

The Install Ubuntu option permanently (unless you want to remove it) installs Ubuntu onto your computer, and from that point on will use your hard-drive to save files and to operate off. If you choose to dual-boot with Windows or OS X, you are able to choose which one to start at the boot of your computer.

Which should I use?

  1. If you are looking to test Ubuntu, you should:

  2. If you wish to permanently install Ubuntu, you should:

    • Choose the Install Ubuntu option, and
    • Run it alongside (dual-boot) Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, or another OS you have installed, or
    • Replace your old OS with Ubuntu. Please not that this will remove all files and data on the other OS.

Depending on what you want to do, you must choose the right option!

Good luck!

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