Unable to live boot Kubuntu 18.04.1 USB on MSI GL62 6QF laptop

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I am trying to re-partition & reinstall my existing Kubuntu installation on my MSI GL62 6QF laptop (upgraded with 32GB ram since last install).

I can see the Kubuntu choice screen without giving any options.

But if I click on "Try Kubuntu", the system just freezes up.

I overcame this issue by using the nomodeset boot parameter. However, the setup just stops at the next screen.

Here's the same step without quiet splash.

So far, I've tried.

Also, I'm on Legacy boot mode, as the USB is never booting in any other modes.

Maybe unrelated, but the USB only boots properly in one USB port (USB2vs3 issue).

Edit: Additionally, here's all my BIOS options:

In the grub menu try quiet splash acpi_osi=! acpi_osi='Windows 2009' — Tofi, Sep 15, 2018 at 12:36

Aarif Hasan · Accepted Answer · 2018-09-15 09:56:08Z

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Go to BIOS and disable your graphics memory, and try again.

answered Sep 15, 2018 at 9:56

Aarif Hasan

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There's no option for that. You can check for yourself in my edited question.
– fayaz
Sep 15, 2018 at 11:49

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user2239417 · Accepted Answer · 2018-09-15 13:24:10Z

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You can try to disable secure boot

answered Sep 15, 2018 at 13:24

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There's no option for secure boot. I've edited my question to show all BIOS boot settings.
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Sep 15, 2018 at 16:00

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fayaz · Accepted Answer · 2018-09-15 16:06:48Z

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Use only acpi=off.

Turns out nomodeset is totally unnecessary (harmful) and even nomodeset acpi=off halts the booting for this laptop.

answered Sep 15, 2018 at 16:06

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