I'm looking to completely switch from Windows to Linux on my ASUS ExpertBook B1402CBA laptop. It's running an Intel Core i5-1235U with integrated Iris Xe Graphics, 16 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. I'm trying to install Nobara Linux for gaming and development, but I'm hitting a wall with boot issues. I can boot into the GRUB menu, but when I select 'Start Fedora/Nobara', it just gives me a black screen or hangs on 'Booting a command list' after tweaking various Intel GPU parameters. Other distros like Ubuntu and Arch work fine from the same USB, so I'm stumped on what to do for Fedora-based systems. I've disabled Secure Boot and tried different UEFI/Legacy settings, and I'm really keen on getting this to work for both gaming and programming. Has anyone successfully installed a Fedora-based distro on similar hardware? What boot parameters or BIOS settings helped?
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Make sure your BIOS is set to UEFI mode only, and use the latest version of Ventoy on your USB drive formatted as GPT. Installing Fedora in normal mode seems to help, so double-check the integrity of your ISO as well.
Sounds like you could be facing a GRUB bug. One workaround is to create a USB that doesn't include GRUB; this might allow for a smoother installation process. If you need guidance, I can help you set up the partitions and files after creating the USB.
Consider installing a different distro like Mint first. From there, you can modify the GRUB to include your Fedora ISO as a boot option for an easier installation.
Have you tried disabling Intel VMD in your BIOS? It's usually enabled by default on ASUS, which can lead to issues with Fedora's installation. You might need to add the `ibt=off` kernel parameter during boot to stop any conflict. You can do this at the GRUB menu by hitting 'E' and adding it at the end.
What about BitLocker? If you were using it on Windows, make sure it's disabled before you try installing Linux again. Also, don't forget to check if there's a BIOS update available for your laptop.
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