Help with Installing Zorin OS on Dell XPS 13
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TechieTraveler92
I just got a Dell XPS 13 (model L321X) and I'm trying to install Zorin OS. I created a 32 GB USB drive with Zorin on it, but when I attempted the installation, it erased everything on my hard drive. Now, I keep getting installation messages, but when I try to boot, it's not detecting anything. Also, I noticed that UEFI mode isn't an option in the BIOS; it only shows msata or ata. Any suggestions on how to get this installed correctly?
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First off, make sure to check if your laptop supports UEFI. When booting from the installation USB, you ideally want to do it in UEFI mode. If your installation didn't set up the boot menu (GRUB), you might need to use the Boot-Repair tool. You can run it from a Zorin Live USB. It could help fix any boot issues. Also, check your BIOS for any boot entries that might be missing. Here's a helpful link to Boot-Repair: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair.
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I had a similar issue with booting. If you're only seeing options like msata or ata, it likely means your BIOS isn't configured for UEFI booting. Try checking the settings again. If UEFI is indeed an option, switching to that can often resolve detection problems for your OS. Give Boot-Repair a shot, it worked wonders for me!
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