- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- If you want to manually setup various partitioning on the Hard Drive, go to this guide here before you select theSomething Else option.
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.
Article ID: SLN151664
Last Date Modified: 03/06/2015 05:24 AM