[arch-general] Arch Linux USB stick won't boot

Sat Mar 23 02:50:49 UTC 2019

If you're just looking for an easy install, I could maybe recommend
ArchBang. It comes with a graphical interface and a relatively easy
installer that doesn't really require any external reading. 

Luke

On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 08:23:16PM -0600, steve at vwebr.net wrote:
> Was reading a bit on your site and you do have volumes of stuff to go
> through, but I just don't have the time right now. 
> 
> I have to get this Intel Compute Stick up and running this weekend so I
> can make a buying decision on 10 more. 
> 
> Once I get the basic, minimum installation done, I can handle using
> Clonezilla to create an image so I don't have to do 11 more installs
> from scratch. 
> 
> After that I can update the image as I add or remove things. 
> 
> As far as what I'm comfortable with, you say Ubuntu is a newbie distro. 
> OK, that's fine.  I haven't run into this kind of OS before but I'm
> open-minded. 
> 
> I've had plenty of headaches this week trying to figure other things out
> with what I'm doing, so please forgive me. 
> 
> I don't need something extremely simple as Ubuntu, but there should be
> enough challenge to make it interesting. 
> 
> Mainly what I'm after is a distro that's very low on resources, which
> yours is. That's an absolute must and what drew me to you. 
> 
> And your pragmatism is very attractive. To me 'free' means if it's legal
> for me to use it without paying, not whether it's commercialized. 
> 
> If I can simply get to where the graphical interface starts with a clear
> list of things that have to be done before I get to that point, I can
> handle this. 
> 
> My goal is not to ask anymore questions after that point. 
> 
> For me it's like if I see a little bit of light, that is all I need to
> find my way by myself the rest of the distance. 
> 
> Thanks for your patience. 
> 
> Steve
> 
> On 2019-03-22 19:37, steve at vwebr.net wrote:
> 
> > My apologies, but the instructions aren't clear at all. I don't know where in the instructions the event I'm seeing is taking place. 
> > 
> > I'm seeing a prompt but it's not obvious what to put there even from the instructions. I not completely sure what is going on there. 
> > 
> > My guess is that it's trying to get me to set the root password by entering the command 'passwd'. 
> > 
> > I'm guessing that, but the instructions don't make that clear is all I'm saying. 
> > 
> > I'll try 'passwd' and see how far I get with that but even after I set the password, it's not at all clear what is next. 
> > 
> > I never saw a menu before that prompt...there was no interaction at all before that. 
> > 
> > Please rewrite your instructions. I am always able to follow clear instructions with no help needed. 
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> > On 2019-03-22 17:41, Khorne wrote: 
> > Hi Steve,
> > 
> > that *is* the booted Arch ISO.
> > There is no graphical installer (which you presumably expect).
> > 
> > Follow https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/installation_guide to continue from the shell prompt.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Khorne
> > 
> > March 22, 2019 11:19 PM, steve at vwebr.net wrote:
> > 
> > Hello Everyone, 
> > 
> > I followed the instructions to use DD mode in Rufus and I got much
> > further in the boot process than the first couple times I tried. 
> > 
> > A few screens of info passed by...before it didn't even get halfway down
> > the first screen of info. That's good progress in my book. 
> > 
> > However it stopped at a shell prompt. 
> > 
> > The picture I took is at this link: 
> > 
> > https://imgur.com/a/xrunl82 
> > 
> > I was going to use Trisquel Mini until I found out they have such an
> > attitude about everything being free or non-free that they don't include
> > many wifi drivers. 
> > 
> > The driver in this Intel Compute Stick is 'virtualized' so that leaves
> > me to wonder what drive is compatible. 
> > 
> > The original Ubuntu bloated carcass that was on there was compatible
> > hardware-wise, but of course their massive load of updates made the
> > machine unusable. 
> > 
> > Anyway, I'm a practical person so I hope you have better stock of
> > drivers once I get over this issue with booting from USB. 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > Steve 
> > 
> > On 2019-03-21 23:42, Robert Crawford via arch-general wrote:
> > 
> > On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 5:39 PM <steve at vwebr.net> wrote:
> > OK, gotcha..."Write in DD Image mode".
> > 
> > I see that and I'll try it.
> > 
> > Thanks a bunch!!!
> > 
> > Steve Sybesma
> > 
> > On 2019-03-21 16:11, Tomasz Kramkowski via arch-general wrote:
> > 
> > On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 03:56:28PM -0600, steve at vwebr.net wrote:
> > 
> > Hello everyone,
> > 
> > I tried installing archlinux-2019.03.01-x86_64.iso onto my Intel Compute
> > Stick STCK1A8LFC, but got this at the very beginning when I tried
> > booting a USB stick created by Rufus.
> > 
> > https://imgur.com/a/nEjA248 <-- See picture at this link
> > 
> > I did not experience the lack of booting the USB stick with any other
> > distros I tried (about 6-7 others). They all booted fine and were
> > created in Rufus the same way.
> > 
> > BIOS setting is the same as others as well...UEFI shell disabled (that
> > is a must), USB boot enabled, and Secure Boot disabled. There is no
> > Legacy Boot/CSM option. Stuck on UEFI.
> > 
> > See picture attached for what happens when I try to boot from the USB
> > stick I created.
> > 
> > Particulars...
> > 
> > Hardware:
> > 
> > https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/86613/intel-compute-stick-stck1a8lfc.html
> > 
> > Screenshot of creation of Rufus USB stick (exact same method as others I
> > did which all booted fine):
> > 
> > https://imgur.com/a/AB11PSP <-- See picture at this link
> > 
> > Thanks for any help you can provide.
> > 
> > Steve Sybesma
> > Brighton, CO USA
> > Hi Steve,
> > 
> > Have you tried using a tool like dd or something equivalent to directly
> > write the iso to the USB flash drive?
> > 
> > Taking a quick look at our wiki, it seems like Rufus can perform that
> > task if it is configured correctly. The instructions are here:
> > 
> > https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/USB_flash_installation_media#Using_Rufus
> > 
> > It seems that after clicking "START" on the screen in the screenshot you
> > provided the software should prompt for a mode. Select "DD Image mode."
> > 
> > Kind regards, 
> > I just installed Arch on a HP Probook laptop. I used Etcher using
> > Manjaro. Works great.