Linux Ubuntu on Alienware X51

Question

I have a concern about installing Ubuntu on the X51. I'm not sure if it's the harddrive format or the X51 A02 BIOS version, but once I try to install linux via live USB stick it doesnt' work. And as for live CD I have the CD popping out of the disc issue. I've googled Alienware X51 + Ubuntu, but I don't find any information whatsoever. I might be one of the first in the community to bump into this, and I'm pretty sure more people as well use linux on there Alienware desktop. I bought it because of the tech specs and the portability size so I could have a portable desktop for my heavy 10-hours research computations. I hope you could give me some insight on the ubuntu linux install on the alienware X51. So far what I get is this: I get to the boot screen, but when I hit enter on 'Install Ubuntu', I get a black screen and it stays there. So maybe the BIOS is detecting the USB stick but doesn't know how to run it? Mecasickle

Mecasickle · Accepted Answer

Finally have a workaround. http://quantumbeach.wikidot.com/bugs:_all

Mecasickle · Accepted Answer

New page and forum has moved to, for multiple alienware and Linux issues quantumbeach.wikidot.com

ieee488 · Answer

Try asking your question over at http://www.ubuntuforums.org

Mecasickle · Answer

Already posted, and have a redirected response to the same place

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=11737289

I'll try version 12.04 and see what happens. Hmmm this thing kinda sucks, I've even tried installing Wubi on my X51 without any luck. I think the motherboard is the problem.

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