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by bbaker6212
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Virtual Machines
Topic: Virtual box guest goes to black screen
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Re: Virtual box guest goes to black screen

I'm running 21.1 XFCE in a Virtualbox (Version 6.1.36_Ubuntu r152435) VM and see similar black screen after the VM is left inactive for a while and Mint goes into screen saver (logged out) mode. The VM was not running in full screen mode and the display setting was default VMSVGA and 3D was not enab...
by bbaker6212
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Random blank screen, with unresponsive keys
Replies: 9
Views: 577

Re: [SOLVED] Random blank screen, with unresponsive keys

I'm seeing this at times when the Virtualbox VM is left inactive for a while and Mint 21.1 goes into screen saver mode.
The display turns black and I can't get the screen to refresh no matter mouse or keyboard actions.
by bbaker6212
Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

[SOLVED] Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

In short - this has nothing to do with Mint. This is a limitation of this particular OLD laptop does not boot EFI from the BIOS. so this issue is resolved now. I'd suggest anyone else trying this just install everything in Legacy mode. UEFI just is not worth it on this device. Versions installed was...
by bbaker6212
Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

well after much installation pains I did make some progress completely re-installing. I managed to get both Win11 and Mint21 installed on the drive as GPT/EFI and they booth bootup. The issue now is that I can only boot them via the F12 boot menu. The BIOS bootup process won't do it and there is zer...
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

diabolicbg wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:33 pm if I saw correctly, there is no windows partition. Is it possible that you deleted it due to an LM installation error?
the output of blkid above shows the windows partition at /dev/sda1, I don't know why it didn't showup in that termbin output.
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

Post back following codes result. sudo parted -l sudo blkid sudo update-grub Btw, I'm not interested in flashing the BIOS to a newer version that supports UEFI for fear of bricking it. That is an UEFI system but you are booting on BIOS Legacy (emulated) mode 'cause compatibility module (CSM/Legacy ...
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

fh@TMB113:~$ sudo parted -l [sudo] password for fh: Model: ATA ST500LT012-9WS14 (scsi) Disk /dev/sda: 500GB Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/4096B Partition Table: msdos Disk Flags: Number Start End Size Type File system Flags 2 1049kB 1150MB 1149MB primary fat16 boot, esp 1 1150MB 329GB 328GB p...
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

see my post above about the sda1 vs sda2 partition. Is it trying to boot Windows from the wrong partition?
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

Re: dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

Thanks for the reply but you missed that I said above that the menu already shows up, it just doesn't do anything... " The grub menu shows on bootup but when Windows is selected to boot it does nothing and the Grub menu is just displayed again." just for kicks I ran update-grub again, it s...
by bbaker6212
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11
Replies: 12
Views: 595

[SOLVED] Acer Travelmate B113 - dual-boot Mint 21 install grub works but won't boot Win11

... Looking for ideas how to FIX or DEBUG this: I installed Windows 11 on a friends old Acer Travelmate B113 Pentium notebook with an old BIOS, originally came with Window 7, that appears to (maybe?) be legacy/BIOS boot only as there's no UEFI boot option anywhere seen in the settings. Win11 install...
by bbaker6212
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: BIOS upgrade death.... and resurrection
Replies: 5
Views: 402

Re: BIOS upgrade death.... and resurrection

Lenovo needs to fix this sh*t. They need to create some means of backup/restore a machine if a BIOS upgrade does not work.
It's crazy that they are shipping software that bricks someone's computer.
I'm running an old BIOS version on my Ideapad because of this. I'm not willing to risk bricking it.
by bbaker6212
Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Sound
Topic: inferior sound volume and quality in Linux compare to windows
Replies: 18
Views: 2689

Re: inferior sound volume and quality in Linux compare to windows

I use the following commands to boost the volume some when desired...
pactl list sinks
pactl set-sink-volume 50 200%
Clunky yes. Are there better solutions? I remember using a pulse audio equalizer before if I remember right.
haven't tried it lately.
by bbaker6212
Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Connection issue on my Lenovo laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 395

Re: Connection issue on my Lenovo laptop

search for "dual-boot Windows" and "AX200" together. There has been reports of some Intel cards having problems with dual-boot
by bbaker6212
Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Linux Mint internet speeds slower than Windows
Replies: 17
Views: 2561

Re: Linux Mint internet speeds slower than Windows

oh, also in debugging my issue I saw people reporting a problem with Intel cards when dual-booting.
by bbaker6212
Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Linux Mint internet speeds slower than Windows
Replies: 17
Views: 2561

Re: Linux Mint internet speeds slower than Windows

I wonder if your error gives a clue... "Microcode SW error detected. Restarting 0x0." You see I have an Intel 9260 which is nearly identical to your card. And I discovered the above error happening for me every 15 seconds or so. I detailed what I discovered in a Kernel bug thread here: htt...
by bbaker6212
Sun May 29, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: Sound
Topic: inferior sound volume and quality in Linux compare to windows
Replies: 18
Views: 2689

Re: inferior sound volume and quality in Linux compare to windows

I have a similar audio config as you - maybe try turning off PulseAudio ... System: Kernel: 5.17.5-76051705-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.2.0 Desktop: GNOME 42.1 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: gnome-shell dm: GDM3 42.0 Distro: Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS base: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Machine: Type: Laptop S...
by bbaker6212
Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Need Help getting the Touchpad for the Ideapad330-15IGM to Work on Linux Mint 19.1
Replies: 14
Views: 3033

Re: Need Help getting the Touchpad for the Ideapad330-15IGM to Work on Linux Mint 19.1

Late reply but I just bought the Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB and the touchpad worked out of the box with Mint 19.1, Manjaro, and MX-linux. Swapped the slow HD for my Samsung 850 EVO SSD. Disabled the Intel Optane feature in the BIOS and was able to install Mint on that tiny 16GB drive. I use the Refin...
by bbaker6212
Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Need Help getting the Touchpad for the Ideapad330-15IGM to Work on Linux Mint 19.1
Replies: 14
Views: 3033

Re: Need Help getting the Touchpad for the Ideapad330-15IGM to Work on Linux Mint 19.1

JeremyB wrote: Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:22 am Please post results for

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dmesg | grep -i elan
Yes, you need to know which touchpad device you have and which Kernel version are you running. There have been various touchpad related changes in recent kernels, some specific to Lenovo Ideapad, so you should be running kernel v4.19.xx
by bbaker6212
Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Trackpad not recognized driving me insane
Replies: 7
Views: 1355

Re: Trackpad not recognized driving me insane

A workaround was found for this. See the bottom of this bug thread:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+sour ... ug/1795292
by bbaker6212
Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: $200 Laptop @ Best Buy - Will it work with Mint??
Replies: 42
Views: 3589

Re: $200 Laptop @ Best Buy - Will it work with Mint??

You might be better off looking for a second hand ex-corporate laptop, such as a Thinkpad T430. For about the same money you will get a much better machine, certainly a much faster processor. I'm pretty sure this machine will have an M.2 slot you can plug an SSD card into and the RAM is upgradable ...

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