I decided to switch from Windows because it feels overwhelming these days, so I started looking into Fedora. I set up a USB drive to try a demo version, and I'm liking it so far. Now, I wanted to install Fedora on my internal NVMe drive. Here's where I think I messed up: while going through the Fedora 42 installer, I chose my NVMe drive and selected the option to "use entire disk." After acknowledging the erase and install options, it started failing with the messages "The Operation is Not Supported" and "Installation of the system failed: Creating ext4 on /dev/drivename." I even tried to install it on an external drive but that failed too. Now I'm stuck in the demo version and really need some guidance. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
If you're still having trouble, consider trying a different Linux distribution altogether. This can help you figure out if it’s a hardware issue or just something particular to Fedora.
Make sure both Secure Boot and Fast Boot are turned off in your BIOS settings. Using GParted to wipe the drive completely before trying to reinstall Fedora can also help. And don't forget to switch your SATA mode to AHCI in the BIOS if it's on RAID! It's a common fix for Linux installation issues, especially with NVMe drives. Here’s how: 1. Enter BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, Del, F10, or F12 during boot). 2. Look for 'SATA Configuration' or something similar. 3. Change the setting from 'RAID' to 'AHCI.' 4. Save and exit, then try the Fedora install again.
You might want to check if Intel RST is enabled or if you have Intel Optane memory set up. Linux often struggles with drives when they're in Intel RST mode, so disabling that could help.
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