Help with installing Linux and RST
by derekc23 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5E457)
Hi
I'm new to Linux.
I have a desktop computer with several drives, some SSD and some conventional 3.5 types. Three of them contain Windows operating systems.
I want to install Ubuntu from a USB stick, but have come across the RST problem while trying to do so. My device management displays Standard SATA AHCI Controller under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers.
I've researched the Internet but can't find a conclusive statement that changing the settings is safe'.
Would it help to unplug or disable all drives apart from the one empty SSD that I wish to install on? I am not trying to install alongside a Windows installation on the same drive.
I haven't consciously set up any RAIDs.
I have managed to install Ubuntu on an external SSD on my laptop and like what I see but I'm not sure about the risks. Some sites suggest backing up all data which isn't feasible in my case.
Do all variants of Linux suffer from the same problem?
Derek Clements
I'm new to Linux.
I have a desktop computer with several drives, some SSD and some conventional 3.5 types. Three of them contain Windows operating systems.
I want to install Ubuntu from a USB stick, but have come across the RST problem while trying to do so. My device management displays Standard SATA AHCI Controller under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers.
I've researched the Internet but can't find a conclusive statement that changing the settings is safe'.
Would it help to unplug or disable all drives apart from the one empty SSD that I wish to install on? I am not trying to install alongside a Windows installation on the same drive.
I haven't consciously set up any RAIDs.
I have managed to install Ubuntu on an external SSD on my laptop and like what I see but I'm not sure about the risks. Some sites suggest backing up all data which isn't feasible in my case.
Do all variants of Linux suffer from the same problem?
Derek Clements