Installing Ubuntu 14.10 on Asus Zenbook UX305FA-FB003H

[Tim_Keller]

Hello everybody!

I have gotten myself a Asus Zenbook UX305 and tried to install Ubuntu 14.10 on it. After I boot from USB I can hit install and see the Ubuntu logo very briefly, but then the screen goes black and stays that way.
Has anyone tried installing Ubuntu on this machine? I have found one rating on Amazon where somebody claims everything works out of the box, but he is using the FHD not the QHD+ screen. Maybe thats the problem?

Thanks in advance for any ideas how to resolve this issue!

Best regards,
Tim

[alduc1]

Hello Tim,

The boot option nomodeset may help...
No problem with FHD model.

[Tim_Keller]

Hello alduc1,

thank you for your quick response. I will try this option as soon as I get a chance!

Best regards,
Tim

[Excuse_Me]

Hello alduc1,

thank you for your quick response. I will try this option as soon as I get a chance!

Best regards,
Tim

Hey!

I am thinking of buying a Asus Zenbook UX305 with the intent on running Ubuntu on it and would be very happy to hear how you are doing with your setup!

[kansasnoob]

Uh, 14.10 is already EOL:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases

You're going to want either 14.04* or 15.10.