Ubuntu 16.04 LTS安装/试用时ACPI错误求助

Hey there, sorry to hear you're hitting ACPI errors when trying to boot your Ubuntu 16.04 LTS USB drive—this is a common compatibility hiccup between your system's firmware and Ubuntu's kernel, and we can work through it step by step.

Here are the most reliable troubleshooting steps to resolve this:

1. Tweak Boot Parameters to Bypass ACPI Checks #

When you reach the Ubuntu boot menu (with "Install Ubuntu" and "Try Ubuntu without installing"):

• Highlight the option you want to use (Install or Try)
• Press e to edit the boot command line
• Find the line ending with quiet splash
• Add acpi=off right after splash (making it quiet splash acpi=off)
• Press F10 to boot with this modified setting

If acpi=off causes side effects like missing fan control or hardware detection, try these alternatives instead:

• acpi=ht: Disables ACPI table parsing but keeps hyper-threading enabled
• pci=noacpi: Turns off ACPI only for PCI devices

2. Update Your System's BIOS/UEFI #

Outdated firmware is a frequent culprit for ACPI conflicts. Head to your motherboard or laptop manufacturer's support page, download the latest BIOS/UEFI update, install it per their instructions, then retry booting the Ubuntu USB.

3. Verify Your USB Drive and ISO Integrity #

Corrupted installation media can cause odd boot errors. To rule this out:

• Re-download the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS ISO and confirm its SHA256 hash matches the official value
• Recreate the USB with Rufus, but this time:
  • Double-check you've selected the correct ISO under "Boot selection"
  • Enable the "Check device for bad blocks" option before starting the process
  • Use a USB 2.0 port (some USB 3.0 ports have compatibility issues with older Ubuntu versions)

4. Try the "Nomodeset" Boot Option #

Sometimes errors that look like ACPI issues are actually graphics driver conflicts. At the boot menu:

• Press F6 to reveal additional boot options
• Select nomodeset to disable automatic graphics driver loading
• You can combine this with the ACPI parameters from step 1 if needed

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Subodh Bansal