Once linux is installed on the emmc, the firmware will boot to grub by default rather than windows. Insert the bootable usb drive into the usb port on your surface. You can install linux on the surface devices and even in the latest surface book 2 with the nvidia 10501060. Installing linux on the surface go would have been an exercise in futility if it ended up being unusable. Finally, click on continue to reboot into your new kali linux installation on your surface book. The ultimate windows 7 and ubuntu linux dual boot guide with screenshots and easytofollow steps. Overall, this is new firmware update brings lots of changes, and the surface book experience should be greatly improved after installing it, even.
Wifi support is only relevant if it works in windows to begin with. New microsoft surface book firmware update brings lots of. Microsofts surface 3 is a really nice piece of hardware. Installation, configuration, and use covers the red hat 6, debian gnulinux 2. And installing packages for both windows and linux for just compatibility is not a wise option. Tweaks for ubuntu on surface book dang viet trung medium. Ubuntu is a free and opensource linux debian operating system. So while waiting for the wsl to improve like to fully. While most things are reportedly fully working on other devices, your mileage may vary. Change boot order by drag and drop, usb storage as first entry.
Which means you can install linux on the surface devices and even in the latest surface book 2 with the nvidia 10501060. Second, i ended up with a lot if distro hopping and wanted to settle with manjaro kde. This is because ubuntus firststage efi boot loader is signed by microsoft. If so, was it with vmware, virtualbox, hyper v or something else. And, have faced no issue installing any of these on. The hybrid superpowers of the surface book 2 and surface pro 4 will, of course, continue to be made. Choose a linux distribution that supports secure boot. We will explain each and every step to install this linux operating system on your microsoft surface book 2.
After all, the os is extremely well optimised to give you th. There is a dropdown list on the installation type screen which lets you choose where to install the bootloader. Has anyone succeeded in installing and running virtual machines on the surface book. The new release obviously comes with a series of important change and one of the most notable is the upgrade to linux kernel 5. This guide will go step by step on how you can install ubuntu 16. Windows 10 clean install on a surface book microsoft. Enablewindowsoptionalfeature online featurename microsoftwindowssubsystemlinux. If it has been installed, updating overwriteinstalling may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. When you see the surface logo, release the volumeup button. Download microsoft surface book tablet firmwaredriver. Booting from a usb device doesnt refresh or reset your surface. But i was really surprised that the stylist and touch screen are fully supported. I was able to run all the steps and currently using it on this surface book 2 with any issues. On windows 10, the windows subsystem for linux wsl is a feature that creates a lightweight environment that allows you to install and run supported versions of.
Its been couple days of me exploring and trying to figure this situation out. The touchscreen does not work when the live iso boots but it does work after installation. Dualboot this device or set up ubuntu as the primary operating system. And if you are on windows, i would recommend using rufus. To boot into windows you have to enter the firmware menu. How to install linux distros properly on windows 10. Follow the instructions below to install the latest kernel and config files. For the most part, things are tested on a surface book 2. How to run kali linux on a microsoft surface book that. It was then that i realized the need to document the process, in case i. Use your linux iso image file to create a bootable usb installation media. Go to boot configuration and move the usb to the top of the list.
First, i installed ubuntu, worked ok but not a fan of it. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. This package contains the files needed for installing the microsoft surface book tablet cumulative and current firmware and drivers. Official home of microsoft surface computers, laptops, pcs. Then again, this piece probably wouldnt have been written in the first place if that. After a botched mint installation, i succeeded in my second attempt a day later. How to install linux os on usb drive and run it on any pc.
Step 4 detach the screen with the surface book off. The surface displays windows installation cannot proceed. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Surface 3 gets full linux experience with linux kernel 4. To install windows, click ok to restart the computer and the restart the installation. Press and hold the volumeup button on your surface and at the same time, press and. The free space is for your ubuntu installation starting ubuntu from live usb stick. For the sp3 setup pretty much boils down to to the kernel, since custom patches are still necessary. The ultimate windows 7 and ubuntu linux dual boot guide. Set this to the hard drive where you are installing ubuntu. Step 1 use the surface book unplugged so the battery is drained to some extent. Heres how to disable secure boot on microsoft surface pro 4. The surface book 2 is a customizable convertible tablet and laptop. About the only thing youd need to do manually is update the wifi bluetooth firmware by pulling the latest files from marvells git repository.
You can use any software like unetbootin, gnome disk utility, yumi multi boot, xboot, live usb creator, etc. However you have the option also to install ubuntu on an encrypted partition. Press and hold the volumedown button on the surface. Shut down your surface pro 4 press and hold the volume up button on your surface, then press and release the power button when you see the surface logo screen appear, release the volume up button. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. This is a stepbystep guide describing the steps i took to install linux mint 19. Make sure you have the latest ubuntu operating system downloaded from the official site, if not then download it from the official website. The surface uefi screen will appear in a few seconds. The downloaded iso file is to be burned into a usbdvd or flash drive which will be used to boot the computer. You will see all the limitations of the design and feel that a true laptop is a better option.
I installed mint in dual boot on a surface pro 4, nearly everything is working ok including most of the keyboardcover except. This page contains instructions, tips, pointers, and links for installing and configuring arch linux on microsoft surface book 2 devices. Microsoft has had a bad history with the wifi chips they put into their surface products. Alternatively, you can use dvd disk by writing that iso image to it but that is the old school method. Step 2 with the surface books screencpu portion and keyboardgpu portion docked together, charge the laptop. Simply click on the installer shortcut and follow the instructions. Before installing any linux distros for wsl, you must ensure that the windows subsystem for linux optional feature is enabled. For info about recommended recovery methods, see restore or reset surface. If i cannot install linux i will throw the computer in the trash can. Follow the instructions below to install the latest kernel. To download and install your preferred distro s, you have three choices. The package names in the release does not match those mentioned in the readme, what is happening. Fedora works well on the sp3, and paired with my kernel repo you wont need to worry about the kernel. No matter how easy installation has become, you are almost certain to run into difficulties during some part of the process.
Instead, it lets you start your surface using windows or another operating system thats on your usb device. Do not install third party drivers or anything fancy. Surface will try to boot from any other connected usb devices. Just set up my surface book with ubuntu and wanted to help the community so far touch and pen does not work. Another thing to consider is that the surface book is for all intents and purposes, a high performance tablet, not a traditional laptop. I bought an ms sb2 in 2018 and since then i havent faced any issue with the device itself while running windows operating system.
Advantages of installing kali linux on surface book 2. Linux has made great strides in the last two years, especially in the area of installation. Virtual machines on surface book microsoft community. Being an free software enthusiast, i want a working gnulinux installation running on it, with debian being my preferred distribution, as ive been using it for over a decade on my desktops, laptops, and servers. The good news for customers is an affordable surface 3 in the coming months. If you select the no option on this screen, you will not be able to install packages from kali linux repositories. When the surface logo appears, release the volumedown button. This means you will no longer have a windows 10 machine.
Performance is great, keyboard and trackpad with multitouch are working as well. How to boot and install linux on a uefi pc with secure boot. Surface book 2 i5 8gb256gb, dell e6430s i7, 16gb ram with rx570 on expresscard 2. We will explain each and every step to install this linux. So far, i have tried multiple distributions like ubuntu, linux mint, deepin, elementaryos and fedora on my sb2.
While youre doing this, press and release the power button. Any possibilities to add linux surface pro 2017 support. Install windows subsystem for linux wsl on windows 10. Also, ubuntu offers three editions desktop, server, cloud, and ubuntu core. Step 3 before the surface book is fully charged, shut down the surface book.
There are many advantages of installing kali linux on your surface book 2 which are as follows, advanced penetration tools available. You still have secure boot on and installing them at this point will cause you problems. How to boot surface from usb windows 10 fresh install. Can i install linux on a microsoft surface model 1645.
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