Boot install failed

[asb3]

I've installed ubuntu on a new machine. I have an asus P8z77-v LK motherboard, an intel 240G ssd, and a 2T hard drive.
When I installed ubuntu 12.10 from a DVD on the ssd, I got a "boot installation failed" error. I then rebooted from the DVD and ran boot-repair, which appeared to be successful. When I try to boot, it fails and prints
error: no such device: 79ff1c1a-d5b0-4264-699a-f113dcfd190b

Any suggestions?

[asb3]

I posted this thread to the wrong forum. Would a mod please move it to the Absolute Beginners forum.

[beboylips]

During installation, make sure you install Ubuntu on your primary hard drive (I'm guessing it's the SSD). Also try reinstalling the bootloader:

Restart from the Live DVD.
Select Try Ubuntu.
Open terminal

sudo grub-install /dev/sda

-Beboy

P.S. Reinstall the bootloader first, see what happens then.

[asb3]

What determines which is the "primary hard drive"?

[asb3]

I disconnected the hard drive and successfully reinstalled ubuntu on the ssd. I then reconnected the ssd and the machine booted correctly.

[YannBuntu]

Hi
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