Jul 16, 2016 asus eeebook x205t stuck in bios loop. May 23, 2015 hello, i have a brand new asus x205ta netbook the cpu is 64 bits and windows 8. When remembering correctly, mint linux correctly detects the uefi partition and that should not be modified, of course. Oct 05, 2015 so my neighbor that gives me occasional taps on the shoulder for tech support got one of these thing. Alternatively, for running hardware and devices troubleshooter, please follow these steps a. There was bitlocker encryption on drive c for which the client didnt have the key. This forum is for any topics relating to linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks such as the asus eee pc. Ssd 32gb upgrade to win 10 from win 7 had been running fine, but then somehow became corrupted. So my neighbor that gives me occasional taps on the shoulder for tech support got one of these thing. My first reaction to hearing that the asus eee pc keyboard was not working was, maybe you should get rid of it. Addresses booting via the boot device menu and by changing the bios settings to prefer. However i really need linux on that laptop, because i need to do software development for arm microcontrollers and other stuff which linux makes very comfortable sticking with windows would mean installing a lot of stuff which, on that hardware, will probably run. The laptop in question, eeebook x205ta, has no latches to unscrew. Jan 23, 2015 the asus eeebook x205ta offers excellent battery life, a solid display and strong everyday computing that puts it a notch above other budget laptops.
Welcome to bleepingcomputer, a free community where people like yourself come together to discuss and learn how to use their computers. The one operating system guaranteed to work is windows. I was just wondering if i was to get this laptop would kali run ok or would i be wasting my money. Asus eeebook x205ta reinstall system image windows 7. First off, i know the asus x205ta laptop is not the best computer for linux. Since arch does not include a 32bit efi loader in the standard install image, we need to add one. It installed without a problem, but when i boot the computer now first boot after installation, the os does not recognise the keyboard and the mouse, so i cannot enter the required data to proceed to the next screen. Asus eeebook x205ta reinstall system image windows 7 help. In order for him to get inside he would need to removed the four rubber pads on the bottom and remove the crews underneath. What is the easiest way to get asus x205ta working with. This guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. Librequest episode 19 asus eeebook x205t x205ta linux install installing linux on the eeebook x205t. Eeebook x205 allows you to surf the net for up to 12 hours on a full charge.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. As of now, the only remaining features are sound realtek and asus appear not to care about this, all the hotkeys, proper suspendhibernation apparently, the crash occurs when resuming from suspension, and bluetooth. Linux jak nainstalovat linux na notebook asus x205ta. This guide will help you replace your asus eeebook x205ta motherboard in case it is damaged, you want a faster ram, better data transfers or better graphics. I followed the installation guide and installed bootctl systemdboot. Asus eee pc netbook booting from a usb stick im trying to set up a netbook with ubuntu for my computerchallenged mother. Asus eeebook x205ta motherboard replacement ifixit. Muzete mne nekdo poradit, jak nainstalovat do x205ta linux. Change the view in control panel by selecting small icons in view by section c. During the boot process it seems to fail by devbydisk. Asus says you should be able to get up to 12 hours of battery life, thanks to the lowpower processor and a 38wh battery. And also, responsiveness and low memory usage is my top priority, as its.
Making the usb, at least on linux, erases everything, so formatting as fat seems unnecessary. Ubuntu, linux mint on asus x205t eeebook sandrastechblog. Honestly, i often thought they looked a little flimsy, but when messing with one in person, i seriously wonder if this could be a nice lite weight alternative to my old netbook. Both the linux kernel and grub have gone a long way to get support for x205ta. Recently i was asked to take a look at an old asus eee pc netbook since the owner was having issues with the keyboard not working. Librequest episode 19 asus eeebook x205t x205ta linux install. The keyboard issue was gone and the asus netbook worked pretty damn well for a netbook pushing 2 years old and specs nobody would rave about except the harddrive is 200gb. Please remember that i cant use any other distro you suggest. Can i install kubuntu on a asus intel atom july 2015. How to install ubuntu or any compatible linux on an asus eeebook.
However with this particular model everything is presoddered so upgrades arent possible to begin with. You should purchase a system that is known to be compatible with linux, not the other way around. This procedure may work for other exclusively 32bit efi machines. If disposing motherboard, please follow the laws and regulations for proper disposal. Thats right i downloaded linux mint cinnamon, threw it onto a usb drive, then i booted the asus into linux mint. Finally, adding the file to the efiboot directory worked. Click troubleshooting, click view all and then click hardware and devices. Linux laptop and netbook having a problem installing or configuring linux on your laptop. His instructions were to wipe data and revive notebook. I recently received an asus x205ta from a client which didnt boot after a failed windows 10 upgrade. I tried to install on my asus eeebook r209hadf0015ts but after the installation, it booted in the emergency mode. There are two ways to boot an asus eee pc from a usb flash drive or usb pendrive. However i really need linux on that laptop, because i need to do software development for arm microcontrollers and other stuff which linux makes very comfortable sticking with windows would mean installing a lot of stuff which, on that hardware, will probably run very slow.
Also, i know the processor is 64 bit, and i know it runs 32 bit operating systems. Linux mint 32bit xfce local cgi test asus x205ta linux mint 32bit xfce cgi python3 psutil. Sep 21, 2016 install mint on asus x205ta post by timroberto wed sep 21, 2016 4. Ubuntudebian on a lenovo ideapad 100s linux has issues with this laptop. Detailed comparison of the three budget machines lenovo asus eeebook x205ta, lenovo s2030, and acer aspire es11 with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations. How to install debian on an asus x205ta laptop cross post. Dec 10, 2015 i recently reinstalled windows 10 on my asus x205ta notebook using the iso on a usb stick. Windows 10 how to schedule a restart or pause windows update. Its not without flaws and asus did have to cut some corners here and there, but that was expected from a device that sells for this little. How to install win 10 64 bits over w10 32 bits on an asus.
Not what i had in mind, but a computer that works beats one. How can i install ubuntu or any compatible linux on an asus eeebook x205ta. The asus eeebook x205ta offers excellent battery life, a solid display and strong everyday computing that puts it a notch above other budget laptops. Asus will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this warranty statement.
I managed to trade in the asus notebook in for an acer notebook with linux mint on it. Asus eeebook x205ta motherboard replacement ifixit repair guide. And i know that in order for you to run linux you need a x32 bit boot loader on the bootable flash drive in efiboot. How to optimize your device to raise the speed of system boot and system operation disk defragment. Initially there was only 1 boot option in the bios windows boot manager.
Jul 14, 2015 the laptop is a asus laptop eeebook x205ta ds01blofce intel atom z3735f with 2gb of ram and a 32gb harddrive. I should put this under things people dont understand about linux. It is the maximum for which asus, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. The asus x205ta and x206ha have an exclusively 32bit efi bootloader. This asus netbook keyboard issue wasnt something i wanted to mess around with too much but i did feel like i should take a look. The asus x205ta is one of the unholy unions of a 32bit bios with a 64bit os so without making your own special iso the debian i386 is the only one that will install properly. The laptop is a asus laptop eeebook x205tads01blofce intel atom z3735f with 2gb of ram and a 32gb harddrive. Solved asus eee pc netbook booting from a usb stick.
How to boot an asus eee pc netbook from a usb flash drive. I would have that laptop dedicated to kali so no duel booting and due to its 11. May 28, 2012 there are two ways to boot an asus eee pc from a usb flash drive or usb pendrive. The laptop uses intel atom z3735f baytrail with rt5648 sound card. First post in this forum i recently reinstalled windows 10 on my asus x205ta notebook using the iso on a usb stick.
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