I recently installed Linux Mint onto a USB drive using Rufus, but I'm having trouble getting my computer to boot from it. I've accessed the BIOS and checked the boot priority order, which is as follows: 1. Windows Boot Manager 2. HDD: Kingston 3. ATAP I CDROM 4. USB FDD 5. Network Boot-IPV4 6. USB HDD 7. USB CDROM 8. Network Boot-IPV6. I've tried adjusting the order by moving the USB options to the top and placing Windows Boot Manager and HDD: Kingston at the bottom, but nothing seems to work. Can someone guide me on what I need to do to successfully boot from my USB? Thanks!
3 Answers
Just a heads up, if you're messing with BIOS settings, look for options like 'Enable USB boot support' and 'Disable Secure Boot.' Depending on your motherboard, you might also have to switch between UEFI and Legacy boot modes to match how your USB was created. Also, try using another tool like Fedora Media Writer or Ventoy for making the USB—sometimes that can resolve weird boot issues.
It sounds like you might not be seeing the USB drive properly. Make sure to check if USB booting is enabled in your BIOS settings. Also, trying a different USB port might help, as some systems can only boot from specific ports. Double-check your BIOS for Secure Boot settings too—disabling that could make a difference.
To boot from your USB, you should move 'USB HDD' to the top of your boot order as the first option. You can do this by using the F6 & F7 keys. Additionally, make sure you've disabled Fast Boot and Secure Boot in your BIOS, and that you've enabled USB boot support. If you continue to have issues, you might want to try a different program like Balena Etcher to create the Linux Mint USB drive again.
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