Instalação do Mint e LE6 via Pen Drive
Instalação do Mint e LE6 via Pen Drive
The necessary steps to prepare a USB drive for installing Mint 18.3 and LE6 involve several steps: 1. Download the Rufus 3.13 executable from the official website. 2. Execute the Rufus application, allowing any necessary permissions. 3. Obtain the 'NetbookDual.iso' image using the provided link. 4. Insert a 16GB or larger USB drive and have it recognized by Windows. 5. Open Rufus and configure it as follows: select the USB drive under 'Device', choose 'NetbookDual.iso' for 'Boot Selection', select 'GPT' under 'Partition Scheme', and 'BIOS or UEFI' under 'Target System'. Format the drive using 'FAT32' and ensure 'Quick Format' is checked. 6. Start the process and wait for completion. Once ready, use F11 to boot from the USB on the netbook .
After inserting the configured USB drive into the netbook, you must restart the device and press F11 repeatedly to access the boot device menu. Then, select 'UEFI: Generic Flash Disk 8.07, Partition 1'. The GNU GRUB menu will appear, and you should choose 'boot repar'. Once completed, follow prompts to erase the HDD, confirm this option, and begin the installation process of Mint 18.3 and LE6. The installation process involves the netbook rebooting approximately four times and takes about 25 minutes. After successful installation, remove the recovery media .
GNU GRUB acts as the bootloader during the dual boot installation of Mint 18.3 and LE6. It facilitates the recognition and configuration of the operating systems on startup, allowing the user to select between Mint 18.3 and LE6 once installed. During the setup process, GRUB also assists in confirming the erasure of the existing HDD as part of the installation procedure .
When configuring the USB installation drive, selecting the 'GPT' partition scheme is critical as it is compatible with UEFI. Additionally, using the 'FAT32' file system is essential, as it is widely supported, especially by UEFI systems. This setup ensures the drive is usable for both BIOS and UEFI configurations, which is crucial for compatibility with the Positivo Duo ZE3630 netbook. Ignoring these considerations could result in a non-bootable USB or installation errors .
If the USB drive is not formatted using the FAT32 file system, the drive may not be recognized by the UEFI firmware of the Positivo Duo ZE3630 netbook during the boot process. FAT32 is required for compatibility with UEFI, and using a different file system could prevent the correct execution of the boot and installation process, potentially resulting in errors or failure to proceed with the installation .
Rufus is used to prepare the USB drive by formatting it to the GPT partition scheme and setting it to Fat32. It facilitates the creation of a bootable drive containing the 'NetbookDual.iso' image needed for installing Mint 18.3 and LE6 on the netbook. Rufus ensures the drive is recognized by both BIOS and UEFI systems, thereby allowing the dual boot setup .
If 'NetbookDual.iso' does not appear under 'Boot Selection' in Rufus, first ensure the ISO file was downloaded correctly and is not corrupted. Validate its integrity by checking the size or hash of the file against known values. Then, make sure Rufus is updated to the latest version and run it with the necessary permissions. If issues persist, try selecting the ISO file manually via the 'SELECT' button or re-download the file using a different web browser .
Pressing F11 multiple times ensures access to the boot device menu, which is crucial for selecting the USB drive as the boot source during the installation of Mint 18.3 and LE6. This step is significant as it facilitates the commencement of the installation process by recognizing the drive as the bootable medium necessary for setup, especially on systems configured with UEFI .
If the recommended steps for ejecting the USB drive are not followed, the drive may suffer from incomplete file writes or data corruption, leading to potential errors during boot or installation. Improper ejection can result in a partially written bootloader or corrupted system files on the drive. These issues could manifest as installation failures or a non-bootable drive that would require reformatting and re-preparation .
Selecting 'Quick Format' during the USB drive preparation expedites the process by only removing references to existing files without checking the disk for bad sectors. This option is generally sufficient for preparing a drive for installation purposes, saving time while ensuring proper configuration for the Mint 18.3 and LE6 installation process. Additionally, as the drive is being repurposed, checking for defective blocks is unnecessary, reducing preparation time .