[SOLVED] Trying to install archlinux on usb stick using uefi

Xenphor · 2015-07-12 16:52:53

I've followed the standard install instructions, creating a standard fat32 partition on /boot, then following the instructions for UEFI motherboards, creating the extra files needed on the /boot partition. After doing this, I can get the usb stick to boot to a uefi menu but then it is not able to locate the root partition. Here are some pictures illustrated the steps I took:

First
http://i.imgur.com/SD4c6T1.jpg

Then
http://i.imgur.com/OhEYeUO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4R7ipzY.jpg

Here is the menu I boot into using uefi on my motherboard
http://i.imgur.com/0DBTCOS.jpg

And here is what I get after I boot
http://i.imgur.com/EDb2Boi.jpg

Apologize for poor quality photos. Could the problem be not using UUID for the partition? The install guide said to use /dev/sdcX for the root partition so that's what I used. Another problem could be I'm booting the installation usb in legacy boot mode on my Chromebook. Do you need to boot the installation usb in uefi in order to create a uefi installation?

Mod note: Replaced images with urls -- WorMzy

Last edited by Xenphor (2015-07-12 17:48:01)

Scimmia · 2015-07-12 16:55:46

Yes, not using a UUID or Label is most likely your problem.

Last edited by Scimmia (2015-07-12 16:55:57)

mauritiusdadd · 2015-07-12 17:10:04

Xenphor wrote:

Could the problem be not using UUID for the partition?

Yes, that could be a problem: if I understand correctly, you are trying to install Arch on a USB stick using the installation media that is on another USB stick? If it's so, then when you remove the installation USB stick, the device of the other one can change. When installing Arch to an USB key, it always advisable to use UUIDs: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/In … figuration.

Xenphor wrote:

The install guide said to use /dev/sdcX for the root partition so that's what I used. Another problem could be I'm booting the installation usb in legacy boot mode on my Chromebook. Do you need to boot the installation usb in uefi in order to create a uefi installation?

And this could be another problem. Regardless of the storage device, you need to boot the installation media in UEFI mode in order to correctly install an UEFI system.

PS: please, also do not post full size pictures but only thumbnails or links: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Fo … s_and_code

--edit: Oops, sorry Scimmia, we were posting at the same time.

Last edited by mauritiusdadd (2015-07-12 17:11:16)

Xenphor · 2015-07-12 17:11:14

So what is the format for that then?

options root="UUID" rw?

or

options root=UUID="uuid number" rw

mauritiusdadd · 2015-07-12 17:18:37

I'm not an UEFI expert but if that is a "standard" installation (eg. no LVM or LUKS) then probably you should use PARTUUIDs, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Sy … tallations

Last edited by mauritiusdadd (2015-07-12 17:20:09)

Scimmia · 2015-07-12 17:18:55

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pe … t_managers

WorMzy · 2015-07-12 17:26:15

Xenphor, please don't embed large images in your posts. You have been here long enough to know the forum etiquette, but please re-read it.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Forum_etiquette

Xenphor · 2015-07-12 17:34:05

I'm sorry about the photos I'll change them.

I changed to UUID but now it says it won't recognize vfat? But didn't I install dosfstools in the installation process?

http://i.imgur.com/pMcgxErl.jpg

EDIT: sorry I'm an idiot, I put the wrong partition as root

Mod note: changed img to url again.. -- WorMzy

Last edited by WorMzy (2015-07-12 17:41:23)

Scimmia · 2015-07-12 17:37:38

unknown filesystem means that it can't find the module

Is your root fat32? If so, this isn't going to go well.

WorMzy · 2015-07-12 17:40:42

Xenphor wrote:

I'm sorry about the photos I'll change them.

Saying this, and then embedding another large image into the same post does not inspire confidence.

Do it again, and you will find yourself temporarily banned, and your topic in the dustbin. Use url tags rather than img tags if you can't just post the actual text..

Xenphor · 2015-07-12 17:45:21

WorMzy wrote:

Xenphor wrote:
I'm sorry about the photos I'll change them.

Saying this, and then embedding another large image into the same post does not inspire confidence.
Do it again, and you will find yourself temporarily banned, and your topic in the dustbin. Use url tags rather than img tags if you can't just post the actual text..

I'm sorry again. Imgur said it was a thumbnail but I see it was still too large. I will use links only from now on.

I was able to solve the problem by setting the correct UUID from /dev/sdc2 as the real root. Thank you everyone for your patience and I will remember what I've learned here hopefully for next time.

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[SOLVED] Trying to install archlinux on usb stick using uefi

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