[Bug 1939174] Re: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1939988 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939988 Okay wait a minute, it IS possible to install Ubuntu by writing the ISO to the bootable key with dd from a machine running Linux. I used dd like so: `sudo dd bs=4M if=/home/noctua/Downloads/ubuntu-21.10-desktop- amd64.iso of=/dev/sdb conv=fdatasync status=progress` and I was amazed that Ubuntu actually booted. It took some time to boot, but I was able to use the installer successfully and I can confirm Ubuntu 21.10 works fine on the Elite Dragonfly G2 (disable PSR using i915.enable_psr=0 in the GRUB config kernel boot parameters after installation to eliminate screen tear and lag). Definitely try doing that. It seems like the HP system firmware has a flaw with being unable to boot certain things. Given that the Fedora USB creator writes the raw ISO to the key, this might be why a Fedora USB key works. I still think this is a flaw that needs to be fixed, but at least there is a workaround. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939174 Title: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/1939174/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1939174] Re: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1939988 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939988 This issue affects me as well on the HP Elite Dragonfly G2. It's really awful, I can't even start the boot process on a Ubuntu live installer. It doesn't seem to matter how I format the USB drive either. I have Fedora 34 installed but I cannot boot Ubuntu 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, or 21.10 at all. When selecting an entry with GRUB on a Ubuntu live key, I just get a black screen with a blinking white cursor at the top. What could be the problem? I regret buying this machine immensely, it has issues already with charging and wifi. It seems that the firmware won't allow us to boot Ubuntu or Debian or really any non-Fedora/RHEL distribution. On Parted Magic, I get an "out of memory" error immediately and cannot boot the image. I think this is also what is happening with the Ubuntu live image. Is the firmware reporting available memory incorrectly when attempting to boot or blocking initramfs over a certain size? Is it possible to fix this? Honestly I'm so upset at HP for introducing firmware bugs like this. No one in their right mind would design system firmware like this to prevent the booting of Linux. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939174 Title: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/1939174/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1939174] Re: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1939988 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939988 Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: grub2-unsigned (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939174 Title: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/1939174/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1939174] Re: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1939988 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939988 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 1939988 GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1939174 Title: GRUB2 can't boot Linux on HP Dragonfly G2 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/1939174/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
