Cannot try or install ubuntu on Asus UX580G

Asked May 18 '20 at 13:23

Active May 18 '20 at 13:25

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I am unsuccessfully trying to install ubuntu 20.04 (or even 18.04 for that matter) on a Asus Zenbook UX580G. I am only interested in long term support versions as this is for a professional environment where I favor stability over new functionnalities.

On ubuntu 18.04, the live CD boots but when installed on hard drive the boot sequence stalls randomly (almost every time but sometimes I can get through on rescue mode). On ubuntu 20.04, I cannot even boot on the live usb key, either in normal or rescue mode.

I assume the live usb key is fine because I can boot it on an other laptop without problem. I am suspecting the weird touchpad/screenpad to be the root of my problems, but it's hard to tell because I don't know how to deactivate it before boot.

Any ideas of what I should do or try? any logs to look at maybe to investigate further?

Thanks for you insights!

Edit: I am aware of this question, and it looks similar: Cannot install Ubuntu (18.04) on ASUS Zenbook UX580GD-BO001T but I cannot use the given workaround (which is: use ubuntu 18.10)

edited May 18 '20 at 13:25

asked May 18 '20 at 13:23

Arnaud Potier

What is the GPU there? – Pilot6 May 18 '20 at 13:24
it's a dual gpu: Nvidia GTX1050 and integrated intel – Arnaud Potier May 18 '20 at 13:27
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So boot with nomodeset then install Nvidia drivers. – Pilot6 May 18 '20 at 13:28
Thanks @Pilot6! so the problem still arises after install, but modifying the grub default to boot with nomodeset solves the problem and allows me to move forward – Arnaud Potier May 20 '20 at 15:03
After install boot again with nomodeset, then install the drever and remove nomodeset. – Pilot6 May 20 '20 at 15:05

Cannot try or install ubuntu on Asus UX580G

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