This bug affects the following Acer model as well (I've confirmed it as
of now, please add it to the affected models list):
Acer Swift SF314-52
I've installed the kernel 4.14.9 and can confirm that the USB Boot
option is still unavailable. I'll try to install 4.15 and get back to
you.
** Descrip
UPDATE (Acer Swift SF314-52):
The problem is semi-resolved. I found a way around by performing a USB
Install using Legacy Mode.
** Description changed:
Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the
intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Set
#424:
I've installed the following kernel images and headers:
http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.14.9/linux-
headers-4.14.9-041409_4.14.9-041409.201712251541_all.deb
linux-image-4.14.9-041409-generic_4.14.9-041409.201712251541_amd64.deb
Booted into Ubuntu 17.10 with the newly inst
I'm now able to boot from my USB. The kernel update thankfully resolved
this issue.
Booting into GRUB, entering the command line and typing "exit" seems to
have worked for me. Of course, this was after I installed Kernel 4.14.9.
Thank you all for the help!
** Description changed:
Description:
#433 -
I was able to fix my laptop thanks to you! I really appreciate the help Leo! :)
Strangely, it seems like the Legacy fix works for Acers running the InsYde
BIOS, but UEFI still remains broken for some.
As for potential fixes, has anyone tried installing Ubuntu 17.10 (Here's
a spin of thi
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