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    ASUS X54C won't run Ubuntu 11.04 Live CD?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Tazzeer, Apr 4, 2012.

  1. Tazzeer

    Tazzeer Newbie

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    Want to install Ubuntu 11.04 on a new ASUS X54C as a dual boot with Windows 7 but am having problems figuring out how to boot off the Ubuntu Live-CD. I hit F2 at start up but the choices given seem more complicated than I've seen in on other PCs/laptops.

    What do I have to do to run Ubuntu and then install it on this ASUS X54C notebook?
     
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    If you want to boot from a cd, instead of hitting F2, hit ESC. F2 gets you into the bios where you can set the boot device priorities. ESC will just pop a menu allowing to choose boot from HDD, ODD and if available/enabled network or USB.
     
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    Thanks tojo, hitting ESC did the trick.

    Funny I tried hitting ESC before and nothing. Maybe I didn't hold it long enough.
     
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