I'm trying to install Linux on my 1TB hard drive, but I'm running into problems with the bootloader not writing correctly. I've been using Rufus to create the installation media with the MBR partition scheme aimed at UEFI or BIOS, but the installer fails at a certain point. I have an ASUS laptop with 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD as my main drive, and a GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. Any advice to help me resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated!
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Sounds like it could be a GPT/MBR issue. Make sure you choose **GPT** for the partition scheme and **UEFI (non CSM)** for the target system in Rufus. You might also want to check out tools like balenaEtcher or Ventoy since they often have fewer problems than Rufus. And don’t forget to check your BIOS settings—make sure secure boot is disabled, and double-check those checksums before running the installer!
Just a heads up, you shouldn't be writing the ISO directly to your internal hard drive! It’s tricky and not beginner-friendly. Instead, flash the ISO to a USB flash drive. Then, when you get to the installer, it should correctly target your HDD for installation. Just keep in mind that running from an HDD can be slower than an SSD. If possible, try to boot from an SSD instead since they’re faster nowadays, even with the price hikes.
I've faced the same problem before—the installer got stuck at the grub installation too. I ended up just booting from the BIOS when I needed to use Linux. I wonder if this is common with ASUS gaming laptops? I have the ASUS TUF Dash F15, and it gave me a tough time as well.
I also have a TUF laptop, so I'm not sure what's going on either!