Problems installing Ubuntu stdin: Invalid argument

Question

If I try to install ubuntu on my desktop pc, i get the following error during the boot process. The problem occours with Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 21.10. The boot medium is a DVD. The downloaded images were ok:

First error

After the first error, it shows the ubuntu boot screen, but fails a little bit later with the following error:

stdin: Invalid argument
/init: line 49: can't open /dev/sda: no medium found

Second error

I use the following Hardware:

Mainboard: gigabyte x299 Designare EX (latest BIOS)
CPU: Intel Core i7-7800X
Graphic: NVIDIA GeForce GT 710

The boot medium is a CD... Are you sure it isn't a DVD? The Ubuntu ISO doesn't fit a CD since many releases and many years ago. And why aren't you using USB like everybody else? — ChanganAuto, Nov 22 '21 at 11:21
So, yeah... As commented before, use USB, reusable and much faster. And regardless of the medium the downloaded ISO should be checked. — ChanganAuto, Nov 22 '21 at 12:30
Is /dav/sda a typo or did it actually say that? Because it should be /dev/sda. — Stonecraft, Nov 22 '21 at 15:55
Does this answer your question? What is the proper way of creating installation media from Ubuntu iso? — karel, Nov 22 '21 at 17:52

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 22 '21 at 14:38

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It was possible to install Ubuntu 20.04. without error using an USB device instead of a DVD.

answered Nov 22 '21 at 14:38

Markus

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 09 '23 at 22:09

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I had a similar issue and it was related to the fact that I was using a USB 3 port. I was able to install it using a USB 2 port.

answered Sep 09 '23 at 22:09

3ldi

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Problems installing Ubuntu stdin: Invalid argument

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