Hey everyone, I'm having a tough time trying to install Linux on my really old PC that currently runs Windows XP. I've made bootable USB drives with both Debian and Linux Lite using Rufus, but every time I try to boot from them, the system just goes straight to Windows XP as if the USB isn't even there. I've gone into the BIOS settings, selected the USB drive as the first boot option, and saved the changes, but it just won't work. My motherboard is an Asus P5BW-BTX, and I'm not sure if it's a compatibility problem or if I'm missing something. Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong? Is it possible that this motherboard can't boot from USB, or is there a specific BIOS setting I should check? Really appreciate any help!
4 Answers
You could also try using the Debian net install option; it's usually pretty reliable. Just keep in mind the differences between 32 and 64-bit versions too, as they can impact your setup.
When using Rufus to create your bootable USB, make sure to select the 'dd' mode option or set the partition type to MBR with the target system set to 'BIOS'. This can help with compatibility.
If you still can't get it to work, consider trying a different USB drive creator. Sometimes the tools can make a big difference in how the USB is formatted and recognized by older systems.
First off, you might want to check if your motherboard is 32-bit, as that could be part of the issue. Some older systems can be a bit finicky with USB booting.
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