Puppy linux discussion forum view topic how to boot. How to install ubuntu on asus eeebook x205ta from usb. He and i both are having trouble he works with linuxmac computers at a tech shop. Hi, im about to buy an asus laptop, the model which i found and that fits perfect for my needs is the asus eeebook e402ma. Ive just about given up on ubuntu after 5 days this being the 5th and had to reinstall windows 10 5 times and ubuntu 4 times. I was wondering if there were options to use linux on it. However i really need linux on that laptop, because i need to do software development for arm microcontrollers and other stuff which linux makes very comfortable sticking with windows would mean installing a lot of stuff which, on that hardware, will probably run. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Installing linux on an asus eeebook x205ta laptop keith. Asus eeebook x205ta installation wifi issue follow.
Windows 8 removal and windows 7 install microsoft community. Windows 8 removal and windows 7 install got a new laptop yesterday asus eeebook x205t. Oct 21, 2015 windows 8 removal and windows 7 install got a new laptop yesterday asus eeebook x205t. I suggest you go to asus website and download all of the windows 8. I downloaded the image file to the download section of the new netbook, created a usb stick to boot from and then restarted the computer, pressing f2 in order to change the boot order.
To install ubuntu on an asus eeepc in its stock form, you will have to create a usb based bootable installer or use a usbconnected cdrom drive to runinstall ubuntu. Android tethering isnt working for menot sure whether its a phone or kernel problem. Asus, the company that started the netbook fad back in 2007, joins the hp stream 11 and other budget machines in delivering a. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. And this is not really far from truth as you can easily expect around 10 hours on a single full charge with average usage. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic how to boot to. What is the easiest way to get asus x205ta working with ubuntu. When i try to install softwares from ubuntu software center it says package dependencies cannot be resolved. I want to install ubuntu on my new netbook asus x205ta. Make sure you have the latest ubuntu operating system downloaded from the official site, if not then download it from the official website.
The way ubuntu has been created it is very difficult for a virus to survive so there is no need to install antivirus software in ubuntu. Hey, i currently have a 15 inch hp laptop thats doesnt allow kali on, so i am currently running ubuntu with certain software i have put on there for the time being. Yeah, she lost a considerable amount of storage space. Thats due to the nature of the x8664 architecture, since. Asus will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this warranty statement. Tlbhd the asus eeebook x205ta x205 sure offers plenty for the. Then i read somewhere that you need to hit f9 as soon as you the system starts for the asus x205ta to boot from the usb recovery disk and reinstall win 8 or 8. Once it is done use the install lubuntu program on the desktop to install it.
I would have that laptop dedicated to kali so no duel booting and due to its 11. Installing linux on an asus eeebook x205ta laptop keiths. The asus eeepc is a family of popular low cost ultra portable notebook computers, or subnotebooks. Asus eeebook x205ta installation wifi issue cloudready. This limit also applies to asus suppliers and its reseller. Both the linux kernel and grub have gone a long way to get support for x205ta.
I have customized the arch linux iso for this machine. Could i just download windows, and install it via usb. However i really need linux on that laptop, because i need to do software development for arm microcontrollers and other stuff which linux makes very comfortable sticking with windows would mean installing a lot of stuff which, on that hardware, will probably run very slow. To install ubuntu on an asus eeepc in its stock form, you will have to create a usb based bootable installer or use a usb. You should purchase a system that is known to be compatible with linux, not the other way around. One of the best thing about the asus eeebook x205ta is its battery life which asus claims to be of 12 hours. I should put this under things people dont understand about linux. Asus is packing in some extra goodies for business users, including a oneyear subscription to microsoft office 365, which includes word, excel and powerpoint. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. For most of that time i didnt do much with it so one of my.
I am having problems with creating a boot disc and installing ubuntu on an asus x205t i just bought. Since arch does not include a 32bit efi loader in the standard install image, we need to add one. Under boot you should see the thumb drive as uefi usb drive. I have a new asus notebook x205ta with windows 10 on it and after much effort managed to get to the bios. How to find asus eeebook x205ta product key microsoft. We had to have geek squad replace the 1tb seagate hdd with a 120gb ssd. Have tried several things suggested on different sites but to no avail, any suggestions would be appreciated.
The asus eeebook x205ta offers excellent battery life, a solid display and strong everyday computing that puts it a notch above other budget laptops. Yes, i disabled secure boot, yes i disabled fastboot, and no i dont have bitloader windows 10 home. And when i try to boot ubuntu in the bios, it just goes straight to bios. Till now i still havent got windows loader to boot up, ubuntu will load but errors out on installing grub2. The one operating system guaranteed to work is windows.
Ive owned an asus eeebook x205t laptop for a couple of years now. Usb does not boot when trying to install linux on my asus eeebook. They didnt carry the same drive that came out, or one that would fit. I have tried making multiple usbs with linux, windows, and even booting hirens off a usb, and so far, nothing will. But for a netbook, 120gb is more than sufficient for her. Ultrabook, celeron, celeron inside, core inside, intel, intel logo, intel atom, intel atom inside. What is the easiest way to get asus x205ta working with. Eeebook x205 allows you to surf the net for up to 12 hours on a full charge. Ive just upgraded to windows 10 and now i have no wifi connection on my notebook. Better, brighter screen than on competing, likepriced hp stream laptops, very light and thin disliked. Have 2 usb drives we will call them b1 and b2, an ubuntu 14. So im stuck with no os and no usb except ubuntu with a bootia32. Leave the thumb drive in place, restart and enter the bios.
It is the maximum for which asus, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. This procedure may work for other exclusively 32bit efi machines. Windows 10 gives you full compatibility with software and peripherals when compared to other operating systems. Reinstall windows on asus eeebook x205ta windows neowin. I have my answer from a post in a thread that is discussing this since 2014 for several linux flavours. I would have that laptop dedicated to kali so no duel. As of now, the only remaining features are sound realtek and asus appear not to care about this, all the hotkeys, proper suspendhibernation apparently, the crash occurs when resuming from suspension, and bluetooth. My brother recently aquired an asus eeebook x205ta, and wants to install linux onto it. I try to create a usb stick with unebootin but not succes for boot on. After youve created the installation media, f2 is the trigger to bring up the bios on this machine during boot time.
I used all the combinations possible with the rufus software partition schemes tried lubuntu, ubuntu and xubuntu 32bit and 64bit distros, none worked. I was just wondering if i was to get this laptop would kali run ok or would i be wasting my money. Some things do not yet work internal wifibluetooth, sound, power management but with a usb wifi adapter, enough works, and works well enough, that i have used it as a travel machine a role in which it excels. Dec 17, 2014 i suggest you go to asus website and download all of the windows 8. Unetbootin and rufus are two good programs for that. The asus x205ta and x206ha have an exclusively 32bit efi bootloader. No wifi after windows 10 update asus eeebook x205ta. My problem is that when i boot the system it always falls on the bios screen. It originally came installed with microsoft windows 8 which i loathe but was able to take advantage of the free upgrade to windows 10 which i tolerate. Nov 29, 2015 i should put this under things people dont understand about linux.
Regardless of the method you choose, you will need to disable windows secure boot and find a usb thumb drive to use as the installation medium. I purchased a asus eeebook x205ta to access my desktop when away. I have successfully i believe created a few boot discs with 2 different programs and checked to make sure the burn process resulted in a boot disc with multiple files instead of one. Jun 04, 2015 then i read somewhere that you need to hit f9 as soon as you the system starts for the asus x205ta to boot from the usb recovery disk and reinstall win 8 or 8. Its not without flaws and asus did have to cut some corners here and there, but that was expected from a device that sells for this little.
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