You will need at least 384MiB of RAM to install from this image.

This type of image is what most people will want to use. The desktop image allows you to try Ubuntu without changing your computer at all, and at your option to install it permanently later. ( Figure 8)Įxit the BIOS and you should now be able to boot to UBUNTU normally from the boot drive.Ubuntu is distributed on four types of images described below. Type a name in the Boot Option Name text area ( Ubuntu for example). Then using the Directories section, navigate until you can choose SHIM圆4.EFI file in the Files section.

In the File System drop down menu choose ' FS0:'. The EFI Boot Selection window will pop up. Click the button to the left of the File Name text area. In the boot sequence screen that pops up click on the Add Boot Option button. Once the UBUNTU install from the USB key is finished and you reboot the system, Press F2 when you see the Dell logo to enter the BIOS. Third party applications are use at your own risk. NOTE: Dell does not recommend or support applications like Rufus. (You may want to use a 3rd party application like Rufus to create the bootable USB key.) ( Figures 1 - 3)įollow the steps indicated below to install Ubuntu 14.04/15.04 on your Dell computer and configure the BIOS to use SHIM圆4.EFI (Required for normal operation):ĭownload and create a bootable Ubuntu Linux USB key.

Ubuntu 14.04 / 15.04 Installation for UEFIįirst you just need to ensure the BIOS is set to UEFI, disable ' Legacy option ROMS' and enable secure boot (Secure boot is optional).

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