Having Trouble Booting Linux from USB - Help Needed!
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CuriousJellyfish42
I'm really struggling here! I've been trying for hours to get a Linux distribution (specifically Bazzite, which is a legacy ISO) installed from a USB drive. When I boot from the USB, it shows the logo for about 7 seconds before my monitor goes into standby mode. I've switched cables, ports, and restarted my computer more times than I can count. I've even reflashed the USB three times, but nothing seems to work. I have a Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU and a Lenovo G27c-30 monitor. If this is a driver issue, I really need some guidance on how to resolve it. I'm new to this, so please don't hesitate if this seems like an obvious fix!
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What operating system are you currently using? If it’s running fine, then your monitor and cables are likely good. Instead of focusing solely on Bazzite, why not try another Linux distro just to see if it boots up? Also, keep in mind that booting from USB might take a bit longer depending on the drive you’re using.
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Here are some steps you can try: First, change the way you’re flashing the USB—consider using Ventoy. Then, try booting from a different Linux distro like Mint or CachyOS to see if it’s a problem specifically with Bazzite.
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If you haven’t already, when you're at the initial boot menu, give the option for troubleshooting a try and boot in safe or basic graphics mode. It might help with the driver issue.
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Have you checked if there’s an unused graphics connector on your motherboard? Sometimes the installer might switch to that and cause issues. It could be worth connecting your monitor to that port during installation.
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