I'm trying to set up a dual boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 20.04.6 for a research project. I've partitioned 250GB for Ubuntu and prepared a USB drive using Rufus. However, when I attempt to boot from the USB through UEFI by changing the boot order, I encounter an error that says, "[ 1.004304] hub 8-0:1-0: config failed, hub doesn't have any ports! (err -19)." Although it eventually boots and allows me to install Ubuntu, I'm facing issues with strange graphics and no operational WiFi. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Here are my PC specs: GPU: RX7700xt, CPU: Ryzen 5 7500f, Motherboard: AMD Asus Prime B650M AX WIFI II.
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It’s super important to back up your data before messing with BIOS or disk setups, just to be safe! I found a helpful FAQ thread about troubleshooting Windows 11 dual boot that might be worth checking out too. Good luck!
For the WiFi and graphics issues, you’ll need the right drivers. Ubuntu 22.04 requires that you enable auto-detection for other OSes—it might be similar for 20.04. Check out the AMD support page for your RX 7700 XT for GPU drivers. Also, make sure to find out what WiFi chipset your motherboard uses!
When trying to access Ubuntu, it's usually necessary to reboot first. You mentioned you changed the boot order in BIOS, but if you're getting that error message, that could complicate things. Just a heads up!
Yeah, I reboot, go into BIOS to adjust the boot order, then get that error, but it does eventually boot. The graphics are still a mess, and I'm missing WiFi, which is my main issue.
Honestly, if you can run your research project in a virtual machine (VM), it might be smoother than dealing with dual boot issues, especially on newer hardware. As for WiFi, you'll want to identify your WiFi card using commands like lspci or lsusb—this info is key for getting it to work!
Should I download the drivers directly on Ubuntu, or can I put them on a USB beforehand? The lack of WiFi is really holding me back!