Jul 06, 2015 i have made a clean install to my asus x205ta with windows 10 10162. To update the network wireless driver, bluetooth, headphone jack, just. What i am looking for is one of these new book computers, perhaps. But neither would the new quirky usb boot in any other system. The thing that really saved me from disaster was to have ethernet on the box via a usb docking station, otherwise i dont quite see how i could have managed to make the new grub conf and to update the kernel which i did after having installed. Trying to reinstall from system image backup to a new drive, help. Ubuntu is developed by canonical which provides free security updates and support to its users. It is powered by intel bay trailt quad core z3735 1.
I have same problem, wiped windows to put in full install of ubuntu, had to disable decrypt, disable secure boot and put bootia32. Asus eeebook x205ta specification, features, price, photos and ratings on tech2. Jun 04, 2015 then i read somewhere that you need to hit f9 as soon as you the system starts for the asus x205ta to boot from the usb recovery disk and reinstall win 8 or 8. Hi, im about to buy an asus laptop, the model which i found and that fits perfect for my needs is the asus eeebook e402ma. I have made a clean install to my asus x205ta with windows 10 10162. Instructions to install ubuntu on asus eeebook x205ta make sure you have the latest ubuntu operating system downloaded from the official site, if not then download it from the official website. Librequest episode 19 asus eeebook x205t x205ta linux install installing linux on the eeebook x205t. Since arch does not include a 32bit efi loader in the standard install image, we need to add one.
The way ubuntu has been created it is very difficult for a virus to survive so there is no need to install antivirus software in ubuntu. The asus x205ta comes with 500gb of asus webstorage free for two years so youll have plenty of room for your files. At my research i found out that i have following chip on my mainboard. My question is that whether or not it is possible to install softwares like skype, viber etc. Store your personal data music, photos, and movies in the cloud and access it anytime you want. But while the screen is sharp, it might not offer enough real estate. Android tethering isnt working for menot sure whether its a. Asus x205ta lubuntu 64bit install the baytrail z3735f definitely make installing linux a little more challenging. Mar 09, 2015 i have bought asus x205ta which comes with 32 gb ssd memory. The x205ta s 11inch, 1,366 x 768pixel screen shows more vibrant, colorful images than competing notebooks like the stream 11. If you have access to an existing linux system on the x205ta or any. Once it is done use the install xubuntu program on the desktop to install it onto.
Usb does not boot when trying to install linux on my asus eeebook. This is a fork of the original thread asus x205ta hardware support in ubuntu. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. If you are still interested, i got kali running on the x205ta. Yes, i disabled secure boot, yes i disabled fastboot, and no i dont have bitloader windows 10 home. Then i read somewhere that you need to hit f9 as soon as you the system starts for the asus x205ta to boot from the usb recovery disk and reinstall win 8 or 8. If you need an instant boost, the micro sd card slot lets you increase your storage by up to 64gb. I made a bootable usb stick with the latest x86 iso of kali using rufus under windows, then i used a debian 8 iso cd1 and copied the efi folder from the debian iso to the usb stick. For general and machine specific performance, mods, and tips, my blog features posts tagged x205ta as well as performance.
Apparently asus eee pc keyboard issues are quite common. Be that as it may, my sandisk 120gb ssd crashed today, with win 7 pro along with my dual boot setup for xubuntu. As of now, the only remaining features are sound realtek and asus appear not to care about this, all the hotkeys, proper suspendhibernation apparently, the crash occurs when resuming from suspension, and bluetooth. The previous posts here and elsewhere on ubuntu forums were very helpful. This procedure may work for other exclusively 32bit efi machines. So im thinking perhaps i just have a bad usb drive or a bad install. Also, be aware that, even after all screws and cables are removed, it will still require a little bit of force to remove the motherboard, due to the thermal adhesive on the cpu and gpu. In addition to the driver we copied over, we will need to copy over our local efi. Ive never before come across a ueficapable machine that wont boot a uefieqipped linux distro. Nov 29, 2015 i should put this under things people dont understand about linux. To buy one, click here for any suggestions or queries, do wri. I should put this under things people dont understand about linux.
Could i have chosen the wrong file in the install process. Asus eeebook x205ta motherboard replacement ifixit repair. It seemed to me a software issue and i was pretty sure the netbook owner was not interested in spending money on replacing the asus eee pc keyboard. This is the unboxing video of the asus eebook x205ta laptop. You should purchase a system that is known to be compatible with linux, not the other way around. What is the easiest way to get asus x205ta working with ubuntu. Asus eeebook keyboard and touchpad aus eeebook x205ta keyboard and touchpad not working after installing windows 8, 8. Have 2 usb drives we will call them b1 and b2, an ubuntu 14. Regardless of the method you choose, you will need to disable windows secure boot and find a usb thumb drive to use as the installation medium.
Sound doesnt work realtek rt5648 on asus x205ta microsoft. As, 32 gb memory is very less so, i am planning to put a 64 gb micro sd card in it. Regardless of the method you choose, you will need to disable windows secure boot and find a usb thumb drive to. Asus eeebook x205ta reinstall system image windows 7 help. And when i try to boot ubuntu in the bios, it just goes straight to bios. I have bought asus x205ta which comes with 32 gb ssd memory. Both the linux kernel and grub have gone a long way to get support for x205ta. Keyboard, touchpad and audio is not working on windows 10. Can 64 gb micro sd card be used for software installtion in.
The asus x205ta and x206ha have an exclusively 32bit efi bootloader. Basically you need a 64bit linux distro with a 32bit bootloader for it to work. There are some common asus eeebook x205ta problems and their complete solutions. The x205tas 11inch, 1,366 x 768pixel screen shows more vibrant, colorful images than competing notebooks like the stream 11. Tablets have now superseded netbooks in terms of sales but asus, with the eeebook x205, thinks that a 2014 version, 7 years after the original one, is due. Puppy linux discussion forum view topic how to boot to. Thats due to the nature of the x8664 architecture, since. Some believe it is a driver and software issue while others were saying the keyboard was probably broken and needed to be replaced. After youve created the installation media, f2 is the trigger to bring up the bios on this machine during boot time. The asus eeebook x205ta netbook offers a solid keyboard, portability, bright display, categoryleading power backup and snappy performance encased in a sleek package. I have customized the arch linux iso for this machine. Here is a more detailed view of all the cables that have to be unplugged before the motherboard can be extracted.
Common asus eeebook x205ta problems and their solutions. Introduction to linux a hands on guide this guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. The thing that really saved me from disaster was to have ethernet on the box via a usb docking station, otherwise i dont quite see how i could have managed to make the new grub conf and to update the kernel which i did after having installed the kernelupdate tool which. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Asus eeebook x205ta specification, eeebook x205ta price in. Eeebook x205 allows you to surf the net for up to 12 hours on a full charge. The asus eeebook x205ta netbook offers a solid keyboard, portability, bright display, categoryleading power backup and snappy performance encased in a. The main issue with installing linux on the x205ta stems from the fact that the. For steam, right click on the properties of a game, click on set launch options and then type the following. I am using mx linux 19 in an old asus eeebook x205ta and its working well. However i really need linux on that laptop, because i need to do software development for arm microcontrollers and other stuff which linux makes very comfortable sticking with windows would mean installing a lot of stuff which, on that. However, i did find a page on github where someone has already gone through all the hard steps and created an ubuntu 16. How to install ubuntu on asus eeebook x205ta from usb.
Android tethering isnt working for menot sure whether its a phone or kernel problem. The drivers that are shipped with my computer doesnt work because they say its incompatible to my current plattform. Ive just about given up on ubuntu after 5 days this being the 5th and had to reinstall windows 10 5 times and ubuntu 4 times. And 64bit processors will run both 64 and 32bit software although, not usually at the same time. Installing linux on an asus eeebook x205ta laptop keiths. As of now, the only remaining features are sound realtek and asus appear not to care about this, all the hotkeys, proper suspendhibernation apparently, the crash occurs when resuming from suspension, and. Asus x205ta hardware support for any other os ubuntu forums. About asus eeebook x205ta asus eeebook x205ta comes with an 11. Reinstall windows on asus eeebook x205ta windows neowin. Librequest episode 19 asus eeebook x205t x205ta linux install.
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