Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Prepare the USB Drive:
- Download the ISO file of your chosen Linux distribution from its official website.
- Use a tool to create a bootable USB:
- Windows: Use Rufus. Select the USB drive, the ISO file, and choose the partition scheme (MBR for BIOS or GPT for UEFI).
- Linux/macOS: Use
dd
:Replacesudo dd if=path-to-iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
/dev/sdX
with the USB drive identifier (lsblk
can help identify it).
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Change Boot Order:
- Reboot the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (
F2
,F12
,Esc
, orDel
during startup). - Set the USB drive as the first boot device.
- Reboot the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (
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Boot from USB:
- Save BIOS settings and reboot.
- Select the Linux installation option or test the live environment.
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Proceed with Installation:
- Choose language, keyboard layout, and installation type (e.g., erase disk, manual partitioning).
- Follow the installer prompts to complete the setup.