Problems installing Ubuntu on a vaio with SSD, GRUB installation failure
I have installed and used Ubuntu in several computers. But now I have a problem that I don't know how to solve.
I have a Vaio (Product name: vpcz13c5e), it has a SSD 128gb. I decided to install Ubuntu (12.04, but I have tried older versions as well). Firstly, I tested with live USB, and everything was fine, so I decided go for the complete installation. Then everything went as follows:
- I chose to use the whole disk (first option, formatting everything).
I got a message
Executing 'grub-install' /deb/sdb failed. This is a fatal error
After clicking ok I got another window with 3 options:
- the first offers different devices to install the bootloader on (I tried all of them and none works).
Second option: Continue without a bootloader. In that case I got
You will need to manually install a bootloader in order to start Ubuntu
The third option is Cancel the installation.
So, I chose Continue without a bootloader.
Then I restart the computer (with the Live cd) and in a terminal type sudo fdisk -l but I obtain
fdisk: unable to seek on /dev/sda: Invalid argument
What can I do? any help will be appreciated.
grub2 vaio ssd
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
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I have installed and used Ubuntu in several computers. But now I have a problem that I don't know how to solve.
I have a Vaio (Product name: vpcz13c5e), it has a SSD 128gb. I decided to install Ubuntu (12.04, but I have tried older versions as well). Firstly, I tested with live USB, and everything was fine, so I decided go for the complete installation. Then everything went as follows:
- I chose to use the whole disk (first option, formatting everything).
I got a message
Executing 'grub-install' /deb/sdb failed. This is a fatal error
After clicking ok I got another window with 3 options:
- the first offers different devices to install the bootloader on (I tried all of them and none works).
Second option: Continue without a bootloader. In that case I got
You will need to manually install a bootloader in order to start Ubuntu
The third option is Cancel the installation.
So, I chose Continue without a bootloader.
Then I restart the computer (with the Live cd) and in a terminal type sudo fdisk -l but I obtain
fdisk: unable to seek on /dev/sda: Invalid argument
What can I do? any help will be appreciated.
grub2 vaio ssd
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12
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I have installed and used Ubuntu in several computers. But now I have a problem that I don't know how to solve.
I have a Vaio (Product name: vpcz13c5e), it has a SSD 128gb. I decided to install Ubuntu (12.04, but I have tried older versions as well). Firstly, I tested with live USB, and everything was fine, so I decided go for the complete installation. Then everything went as follows:
- I chose to use the whole disk (first option, formatting everything).
I got a message
Executing 'grub-install' /deb/sdb failed. This is a fatal error
After clicking ok I got another window with 3 options:
- the first offers different devices to install the bootloader on (I tried all of them and none works).
Second option: Continue without a bootloader. In that case I got
You will need to manually install a bootloader in order to start Ubuntu
The third option is Cancel the installation.
So, I chose Continue without a bootloader.
Then I restart the computer (with the Live cd) and in a terminal type sudo fdisk -l but I obtain
fdisk: unable to seek on /dev/sda: Invalid argument
What can I do? any help will be appreciated.
grub2 vaio ssd
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
I have installed and used Ubuntu in several computers. But now I have a problem that I don't know how to solve.
I have a Vaio (Product name: vpcz13c5e), it has a SSD 128gb. I decided to install Ubuntu (12.04, but I have tried older versions as well). Firstly, I tested with live USB, and everything was fine, so I decided go for the complete installation. Then everything went as follows:
- I chose to use the whole disk (first option, formatting everything).
I got a message
Executing 'grub-install' /deb/sdb failed. This is a fatal error
After clicking ok I got another window with 3 options:
- the first offers different devices to install the bootloader on (I tried all of them and none works).
Second option: Continue without a bootloader. In that case I got
You will need to manually install a bootloader in order to start Ubuntu
The third option is Cancel the installation.
So, I chose Continue without a bootloader.
Then I restart the computer (with the Live cd) and in a terminal type sudo fdisk -l but I obtain
fdisk: unable to seek on /dev/sda: Invalid argument
What can I do? any help will be appreciated.
grub2 vaio ssd
grub2 vaio ssd
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
edited Jul 26 '12 at 12:59
Samik
2,42011121
2,42011121
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
asked Jul 26 '12 at 12:14
AlbertoAlberto
613
613
Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12
add a comment |
Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12
Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12
add a comment |
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I am experiencing exactly the same problems, but I can get grub working by using boot repair
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Although GRUB now works I still can not boot up. I have not tried the advanced options yet. Although if the repair did not succeed, there is a summary of your system with an URL that can be used to help diagnose the problem.
edited Aug 3 '12 at 18:04
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I am experiencing exactly the same problems, but I can get grub working by using boot repair
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Although GRUB now works I still can not boot up. I have not tried the advanced options yet. Although if the repair did not succeed, there is a summary of your system with an URL that can be used to help diagnose the problem.
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I am experiencing exactly the same problems, but I can get grub working by using boot repair
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Although GRUB now works I still can not boot up. I have not tried the advanced options yet. Although if the repair did not succeed, there is a summary of your system with an URL that can be used to help diagnose the problem.
edited Aug 3 '12 at 18:04
Eliah Kagan
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I am experiencing exactly the same problems, but I can get grub working by using boot repair
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Although GRUB now works I still can not boot up. I have not tried the advanced options yet. Although if the repair did not succeed, there is a summary of your system with an URL that can be used to help diagnose the problem.
edited Aug 3 '12 at 18:04
Eliah Kagan
82.8k22228369
answered Aug 3 '12 at 8:37
user81005user81005
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I am experiencing exactly the same problems, but I can get grub working by using boot repair
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Although GRUB now works I still can not boot up. I have not tried the advanced options yet. Although if the repair did not succeed, there is a summary of your system with an URL that can be used to help diagnose the problem.
edited Aug 3 '12 at 18:04
Eliah Kagan
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answered Aug 3 '12 at 8:37
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Are you installing from CD? If you are have you done an MD5SUM on the ISO file?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 12:58
I am installing from usb, yes the md5sum is correct. In fact I have tried several versions of Ubuntu and LM.
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:03
Do you have AHCI enabled in the BIOS? Are you using EUFI?
– Mitch♦
Jul 26 '12 at 13:05
How can I enable AHCI in the BIOS? I have not that option (my BIOS is InsydeH20 rev 3.5
– Alberto
Jul 26 '12 at 13:12