预装Endless OS的笔记本安装Ubuntu失败求助：安装器卡在加载菜单

Hey there, sorry to hear you're hitting this frustrating roadblock trying to get Ubuntu up and running on your Endless OS pre-installed laptop. Let's walk through some practical fixes that usually resolve this "stuck on load menu" issue:

1. Verify Your Ubuntu Installation Media #

Corrupted ISO files or faulty USB drives are one of the most common culprits here:

• If you used a USB drive, re-flash it with a tool like Rufus (opt for the "DD Image" mode if prompted) or the official Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator.
• Before re-flashing, confirm the ISO file is intact by checking its checksum against Ubuntu's official values. On Linux/macOS, use the md5sum command; on Windows, use a dedicated checksum tool.

2. Tweak BIOS/UEFI Settings #

Endless OS often uses specific UEFI configurations that can clash with Ubuntu's installer:

• Disable Secure Boot: This is the go-to fix for most boot compatibility issues. Boot into your laptop's BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, F10, or Del during startup), locate the Secure Boot option, and turn it off.
• Adjust SATA Mode: If you see an option for SATA Mode, switch from RAID to AHCI—some laptops default to RAID which can block Ubuntu's boot process.
• Try Legacy Boot Mode: If your laptop supports it, toggle from UEFI to Legacy/BIOS boot mode and re-launch the installer.

3. Modify Ubuntu Boot Parameters #

Default boot settings can conflict with your laptop's hardware (especially graphics cards). Here's how to adjust them:

1. When you see the Ubuntu load menu, highlight "Install Ubuntu" and press e to edit the boot commands.
2. Find the line ending with quiet splash, then replace that segment with nomodeset (this disables automatic graphics driver loading, which fixes many stuck boot scenarios).
3. If nomodeset doesn't work, try acpi=off (disables ACPI power management, useful for some laptop models) or noapic instead.
4. Press Ctrl+X or F10 to boot with these modified settings and check if the installer launches.

4. Check Endless OS Partition Layout #

Endless OS uses a unique partition scheme that might cause conflicts:

• Boot into your existing Endless OS, use its built-in disk tool to shrink or remove unnecessary partitions (make sure to back up your data first!).
• If you can boot into Ubuntu's "Try Ubuntu without installing" mode, use GParted from the live desktop to clean up the disk before starting the installation.

5. Launch "Try Ubuntu" First #

If the installer is stuck, try selecting "Try Ubuntu without installing" from the load menu. If this works, you can run the installer directly from the live desktop—this bypasses some initial boot issues that block the installer menu.

Hopefully one of these steps gets you past the stuck load menu and into the Ubuntu installation process. Let me know if you hit any snags along the way!

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者David Llop Roig