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    how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    I need help on setting the BIOS or other workaround to install Ubuntu Unity 24.04 on a Lenovo ThinkStation P330 [P330 (1S)MT-m 30C7-000YUS S/N MJ086EFN]. BIOS is looking for USB devices other than conventional USB stick.

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    John

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    I think this is my problem as well, although I'm running a Thinkpad T470.
    Ubuntu 20.04
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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    Bootable USB made as usual with Startup disk creator. Did not try to use USB as nothing in BIOS settings would permit use of a USB stick.

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    Thank you, but Lenovo BIOS, does not let you set boot order to USB stick. Choices are USB HDD, USB CDROM, and SATA4: PLDS DVD-RW DA8A. There is a DVD drive built into the PC, so I suppose that I could burn a bootable DVD disk. However, one would think that there is a easier way/ John

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    Quote Originally Posted by cigtoxdoc View Post
    Thank you, but Lenovo BIOS, does not let you set boot order to USB stick. Choices are USB HDD
    Of course, Lenovo lets you boot from USB

    Power off the PC
    Attach prepared bootable USB
    Power on and press dedicated key F12

    Boot menu
    1. Ubuntu
    2. USB HDD: Sanddisk Ultra (This is a USB thumb drive)

    Arrow down to 2
    Hit Enter
    Last edited by tea for one; August 10th, 2024 at 03:54 PM.

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

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    Re: how to load Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkStation P330

    Thank you for your suggestions. Followed what tea for one wrote. It did not work at first with the USB stick in a "SS USB" port. It went right to Win 11. I tried again with the USB stick in a "10 USB" port and it worked.

    John

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