Trying to install Leap 15.0 from USB Stick stalls immediately.

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Hello

I’ve bought a new notebook Acer Swift 1 SF114-32-C2YP.
When I try to install Leap 15.0 using Network Image from USB stick (written with image writer), the computer immediately stalls at the Acer boot logo, showing something like a non blinking cursor at top-left. (Secure Boot disabled).
Tried a different USB stick but no luck.
I thought the notebook does not like linux at all.
Then I downloaded Fedora Live, wrote it on the same USB stick using image writer again, and voila, starts like at charm, everything works WiFi, Touchpad, Sound…

Since I prefer OpenSuse, I would like to know what the problem might be.

Thank you.

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Perhaps you did not get all the steps correct when making the stick.

Do this using Fedora:
Plug a stick in, double(and triple)-check what device number it is assigned. (sda, sdb, sdc, or ???)
When you know that, do:

cp ***actual-name-of-leap-installer-image*** /dev/sd**X**

Replace the red portions with the correct information.

NOTE that is to the device itself, /dev/sdX, and NOT to a partition on the device, so no number after it, no sdXN, just sdX

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Thank you.

I don’t really understand. I copied both ISO images using the SUSE Studio ImageWriter tool.
It works for Fedora, so why shouldn’t it work for OpenSuse?

Not sure if I misunderstand you.

Thanks!

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OK, think I’ve taken the first hurdle.
I have no idea why, but for OpenSuse, this BIOS setting has to be enabled on my machine:

Network Boot = Enabled

This seems not necessary for Fedora Live and is disabled by default.
I’m can see the install dialog and I try to install now.

Thank you.

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i can confirm now, that Acer Swift 1 SF114-32-C2YP works great with Leap 15, dual booting Windows 10.
After some fiddling in the BIOS, installation went very smooth.

Thank you.

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Nice little machine. Though 128GB for W10 and openSUSE is a bit tight IMHO. But hey, we have cloud :slight_smile:

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Thank you.
it has a 256 GB SSD, which is enough for me and dual booting.
It is a “budget” notebook, but has a good IPS display, keyboard backlight etc.
Only 4 GB of RAM though, but I can live with that.
It is this oneGot it for 499 CHF (445 Euro)