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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: HP Z2 G9 installation
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:04:19 +0100
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On 24/04/2025 11:54, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 2025-04-24 12:35, Popping Mad wrote:
>> I brought an HP Z2 G9 from the HP store with Windows preinstalled on
>> it... it was much cheaper than a customized linux ready version.
>>
>> The UEFI does not has a classic version and the boot rom has been set to
>> turn off secure boot and to boot from the USB.  It can see the USB
>> device but it will not boot into the installation boot loader.  It just
>> stares back at me with a blank screen.
>>
>> I am looking for suggestions.  The thing comes with something called the
>> Wolf Security system that shows up on the boot screen when it powers up.
>>   I have turned off everything the UEFI boot rom that I see that might be
>> causing a problem.
> 
> Maybe try a different USB socket?
> 
> Of course, google "linux install HP Z2 G9"
> 
I found one of my HPs wouldn't install until I went through all the 
UEFI/legacy bios style options and one of them worked.

Just  try everything.


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