How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your Dell PC

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Table of Contents:

Do you need to Install Ubuntu on your Dell PC?
Setup the Ubuntu Install
Install Ubuntu on your System
Configuring the Ubuntu install
Install complete

This article provides information on how to clean install the Ubuntu Linux operating system on your Dell PC.

1. Do you need to Install Ubuntu on your Dell PC?

If you need to install Ubuntu on your Dell PC there are a few things you will need to decide and have before you proceed with the guide below.

Note: If you install an operating system other than the one that shipped with your system, then you do so at your own risk. Dell can't certify that the hardware will be compatible and we may not be able to support the system in
that configuration.

Have you checked your system type is one of those certified by Canonical as being suitable for Ubuntu?

If not, then please go to
the Canonical site and check if your model has been tested by Canonical and is suitable.

If you have and it's supported on this list then carry on.

Note: If your system did not ship with Ubuntu and you have an issue that requires Technical Support Assistance to resolve. You may be asked to return the system to the condition it shipped from Dell and advise if the issue continues
at that point. If it doesn't then there would be limited support possible at that point.

Have you got a copy of the latest DVD or USB installation media from canonical?These will include the latest updates and fixes for this operating system.

You will need to decide which release you want.

The latest Release comes with limited support by Canonical. Usually about 9 months.

The older Release is more stable and has extended support by Canonical.
Usually several years guaranteed updates for your release.

You can download the appropriate Ubuntu ISO from
Canonical.

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2. Setup the Ubuntu Install

1. Insert the Ubuntu disk into your DVD drive or connect your Bootable USB into a port on the system.

2. Tap rapidly on the F12 key when you see the Dell logo appear during start up. This will take you to theBoot Once menu.

3. You can use the cursor/Arrow keys to navigate the menu and highlight your selection. It will be eitherboot from USB or
Boot from CD/DVD Drive. Once your Choice is highlighted hit theENTER key.

4. When the setup boots, choose the Try Ubuntu option. this option will check that your hardware is seen okay by Ubuntu.

5. When you're ready to proceed, click the Install Ubuntu button. The install wizard will appear to prompt you through some choices.

6. Select your install language and click Continue.



7. The Preparing to install Ubuntu window appears. Choose the applicable options and clickContinue.



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3. Install Ubuntu on your System

8. The Installation type window appears. Several options are available.



If you want to Dual Boot install Ubuntu alongside other Operating Systems, read the guide below before you select theInstall Ubuntu alongside Option.

How to install Ubuntu and a Windows Operating System as a Dual Boot on your Dell PC

If you want to install Ubuntu over your entire hard drive, click
Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu. Then select the Hard Drive that you want to install Ubuntu onto. Carry on with step 9.

Notice: As stated this will erase all data and systems that are currently on the disk.

If you want to manually setup various partitioning on the Hard Drive, go to this guide here before you select theSomething Else option.

How to use an Ubuntu Install to create multiple custom partitions on your Dell PC

9. Click Install Now. From this point you can't cancel the installation.

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4. Configuring the Ubuntu install

10. You need to setup a few configuration settings. The Where are you? window appears next.



11. Select the location closest to where you are and click Continue.

12. The Keyboard layout window appears. Select the correct keyboard layout for your system and clickContinue.



13. The Who are you? window appears. You want to fill in your information at this point.



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5. Install complete

14. When the install wizard finishes, you will get a the Installation complete message window up. ClickRestart Now to restart your computer.



15. Ubuntu is now installed.

16. You can get some Initial Setup Advice on the link below.

How to configure Ubuntu Linux after it's first installed on your Dell PC

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Article ID: SLN151664

Last Date Modified: 03/06/2015 05:24 AM