I'm trying to boot Linux from a USB drive, but all I see is my laptop's brand logo, and it won't go any further. I'm at my wit's end! I did discover a 'choose targeted OS' option and that actually worked, but I'm curious if anyone has tips on getting it to boot properly from USB without that issue.
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For more guidance, check our migration tips in the wiki for Linux newbies. Make sure to verify the checksum of your ISO after downloading to ensure there were no issues during the creation of your USB. Lastly, always keep Secure Boot off when trying to boot from external drives!
Have you tried accessing the BIOS? Sometimes, if you go into the BIOS settings, you can adjust the boot order or prioritize your USB drive as the first boot option.
It sounds like you might need to check a few things. What make and model is your laptop? Knowing how you created the USB drive and how you're trying to boot from it would help too. Also, have you adjusted any settings in the BIOS? It could be that external device boot isn't enabled.
I have an Onda Oliver 2. I used BalenaEtcher to create the USB with Linux Mint, and I did turn off Secure Boot and Fast Boot in BIOS, but still nothing.
Don't forget that you also need to check the specifics of the Linux distro you're using. Some are a bit more finicky with BIOS settings.
You should ensure that the option for booting from external devices is enabled in the BIOS settings. Sometimes, it's disabled by default, which could prevent your USB from being recognized.
In the BIOS, look for an option to hide the OEM logo or something similar. Disabling that could let you see any error messages underneath the logo when booting up. Also, try pressing the escape key to skip past the logo.
Yeah, I opened the BIOS and it looked pretty standard, like the older versions. Nothing seemed out of place.