If you already have version 1.17, skip this step and go to Step 3. If it is not, you must go through the Windoze setup to upgrade it. Select the "SATA Mode" and change from "Intel Optane" to AHCI. Go to the BIOS "Main" to enable Supervisor privileges, buy pressing "ctrl-s". (I used a simple 4 digit PIN, as I am the only one who will be using the computer.) In the BIOS, go to "Security" - Set Supervior Password In order to make and save changes in the BIOS, you must set a Supervisor Password. Power on the laptop for the first time, and enter the BIOS using the F2 key. You may have to run a Windoze repair, in order to allow it to boot properly.ĭisable Intel RST and set system to use AHCI. NOTE: If Windoze was set up before you make the changes to the BIOS, then it will not boot. You must make some changes in the BIOS first. When you first start the laptop, out of the box, DO NOT go through the Windoze set up. They will only support the original OS provided with the laptop. NOTE: Acer may deny warranty on Aspire 3 laptops that have Linux installed by the end user. This may also work for other models of Aspire 3 laptops, as well. Here is an explanation on how I installed Xubuntu on an Acer Aspire 3 A317. I searched the internet, and found several answers to my problems, including a very good solution at this location: /viewtopic.php?t=265615 I had an interesting time installing Xubuntu on my new laptop.
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