#1 2015-12-18 07:57:32

mastokley

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[solved] installing from USB

Hello,

I am a long time CrunchBang user, now seeking to switch to bunsenlabs. I am trying to use a live USB key. I used the dd method described here. My problem is that when I restart the laptop, I see no option to boot from the inserted USB flash drive.

I have attempted to do my homework but have had no success yet. Any help would be most welcome!

Sincerely,
Michael

Last edited by mastokley (2015-12-21 20:29:56)

pvsage

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

^ Is this the same laptop you were using with CrunchBang or a new one?

Depending on the make and model of your laptop, you may have to press a key (usually F8) when you see the POST screen to get to the boot options menu.  If we knew a little about your hardware, we could help you search for the right info.

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mastokley

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

Pvsage, thanks for the reply! Yes, it's the same laptop, a ThinkPad T430.

I hit enter during startup to access the boot options menu. I get these options:

ATAPI CD0: Optiarc DVD ROM
ATA HDD0: INTEL
USB HDD: PNY USB 2.0 FD
PCI LAN: IBA GE Slot

Selecting ATA HDD0 takes me to CrunchBang; selecting USB HDD just refreshes the boot menu.

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

I used the dd method described here

Please post the *exact* command used.

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mastokley

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

Head_on_a_Stick, here is the exact command:

dd if=bl-Hydrogen-rc1-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdb1 bs-4M; sync

I used the mount command to identify /dev/sdb1 as the USB flash drive.

pvsage

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

^ There's the problem; you need to dd to the drive itself (e.g. /dev/sdb), not a partition (such as /dev/sdb1).  The ISO image includes its own MBR that identifies the image as a bootable "superfloppy" format.

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mastokley

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

Pvsage, that worked! Thank you!

Ink

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

Hey,
I have the same problem: I don't see the key in the boot menu. It's the first time that I have this kind of problem with the dd command.
I thing I made it good:
sudo dd if=bl-Hydrogen-rc2-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdb bs=4M; sync
I also try with that:
sudo cp bl-Hydrogen-rc264.iso /dev/sdb;sync

It's not a problem with the file no? I found it here: https://www.bunsenlabs.org/installation.html

I have an Asus R500V
cpu: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz
(I don't really know what kind of information can help you more)

If somebody has an idea, please.
Thanks!

Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

@Ink: you should start a new thread for your problem rather than bump a [SOLVED] thread.

If your laptop is UEFI, have you enabled CSM or "Legacy" mode?

The BunsenLabs ISO image does not currently support UEFI booting.

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Ink

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Re: [solved] installing from USB

Oh, right, sorry (*plow*)

Okaaaay. I tried some things but not that and it works. Cool, thank you =]