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Hello there, recently I have been trying to migrate from Windows to Linux, I have tried to install Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Pop OS, openSUSE. But I keep coming across an error that I have spent 3+ days trying to fix with no luck. Attatched below is a picture of the error I am encountering. After this shows the device will freeze and stop responding completely. I have tried disabling Fast Boot, Secure Boot, TPM, Windows Fast Boot, Hibernation and many other things. Including following a lot of guids with no luck. Any help would be appreciated. 

System Specs:
Model: Acer Swift 3 SF314-41

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Mobile GFX, 2100Mhz, 4 Cores.

GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8

RAM: 12GB DDR4 2400Mhz SODIMM

Networking: Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4A

SSD: 512 GB NVMe SATA SSD - Kingston

Current OS: WIndows 11 Pro

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2 minutes ago, Srijan Verma said:

When does this happen?

It happens when I boot into Ubuntu Live environment, with or without compatible mode and also in OEM mode.

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are u sure it is freezing?

it does take time after that step

nothing immediately pointing out as to why it would freeze.

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1 minute ago, Srijan Verma said:

are u sure it is freezing?

it does take time after that step

nothing immediately pointing out as to why it would freeze.

I have left it overnight and it was still stuck right there. Also the start job timer is frozen at 35s and does not advance any further.

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Some similar issues on the ubuntu forum were solved by updating their bios to the latest version, maybe check if u have the latest bios revision.

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3 minutes ago, Srijan Verma said:

Some similar issues on the ubuntu forum were solved by updating their bios to the latest version, maybe check if u have the latest bios revision.

Checking with Acer's Software page. I am running the latest supported BIOS for my system. BIOS Info: Insyde H20 Setup Utility v1.10

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Hmm, seems that the issue has to do with usb. can ya try removing everything plugged in into a usb port?

 

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2 minutes ago, tolisdev said:

Hmm, seems that the issue has to do with usb. can ya try removing everything plugged in into a usb port?

 

I have pulled out eveything but the installer usb, problem still persists.

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the hell is happening. linux is being weird again. on the ubuntu forums on a simmilar issue i read that writing the usb (in rufus) in dd mode might help. now is teh point that my knowledge ends.

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3 minutes ago, tolisdev said:

the hell is happening. linux is being weird again. on the ubuntu forums on a simmilar issue i read that writing the usb (in rufus) in dd mode might help. now is teh point that my knowledge ends.

DD Mode?

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1 minute ago, TheFallenSpirit said:

DD Mode?

there is dd mode and iso mode on rufus

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4 minutes ago, tolisdev said:

there is dd mode and iso mode on rufus

Alright I will give DD mode a shot.

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28 minutes ago, tolisdev said:

there is dd mode and iso mode on rufus

Update: With DD mode on Rufus I managed to get another error alongside the usb error. Now reading:  [drm:amdgpu_init [amdgpu]] ERROR VGACON disables amdgpu kernel modesetting.

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5 minutes ago, TheFallenSpirit said:

Update: With DD mode on Rufus I managed to get another error alongside the usb error. Now reading:  [drm:amdgpu_init [amdgpu]] ERROR VGACON disables amdgpu kernel modesetting.

hmm linux's very funky

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Have you using a different USB drive?

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have a question about which Linux Mint version did you download?

 

Cinnamon or Cinnamon Edge? https://linuxmint.com/download_all.php

 

based on what I could find about the age of your computer, I would try the Edge version ( if you havent already )

 

it might fix the freezing as its meant for newer hardware...

 

however in saying that it might not get rid of the usb error, as i have that issue on my AMD FX 8320 with a gigabyte board... for some reason the booting process doesnt like certain bios/uefi  usb and/ or iommu  chip controllers...

 

it doesnt usually stop it from booting however, just might take a little longer

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15 hours ago, xAcid9 said:

Have you using a different USB drive?

Yes, Still fails.

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