Re: installing on Lenovo Ideapad 3 now working

[Paul Scott <waterhorse@ultrasw.com>]

On 3/29/22 10:32, Andrew M.A. Cater wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 07:35:46AM -0700, Paul Scott wrote:
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Having done many Debian installs I am now trying to install on a new Lenovo
> > IdeaPad 3.
> >
> > I have disabled Trusted Platform Module and Secure Boot.
> >
> > I used Balena Etcher to install a Debian iso to a USB stick.
> >
> > Rather than a boot order that IdeaPad allows enabling USB and two network
> > options for booting.  USB has been enable for all of my many attempts.
> >
> > TIA for any ideas on how to solve and/or diagnose this.
> >
> > Paul
> Hi Paul,
>
> If I were you, I wouldn't start from here.
>
> I'd start by using the unofficial non-free iso that includes firmware.
> I would enable TPM and Secure Boot - both work in Debian 11.
>
> https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/11.3.0+nonfree/amd64/iso-cd/firmware-11.3.0-amd64-netinst.iso
>
> Again, I wouldn't use Balena Etcher - I would use dd if you have
> a Linux machine around - you can always reformat the USB drive afterwards.


FWIW Balena Etcher worked and my attempt with dd did not.

> https://www.debian.org/releases/bullseye/amd64/ gives you the installation
> guide.
I had looked first on the debian web site which worked for me every 
other time but didn't seem to be complete this time.
> F12 will give you a boot order, yes.
>
> With every good wish, as ever,

The install is in process now.

Thank you and others again,

Paul