Did you download ubuntu for intel / amd and NOT the one for arm?
ubuntu 25.04 for intel / amd!
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I think the docker stuff is for later, when the OS is supposed to run their software. I just mentioned it since they point out there is a bug with nvidia GPUs.
The tutorial it self starts with creating a bootable USB with rufus and an image from ubuntu.com
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I got this ubuntu-22.04.5-desktop-amd64.iso
I did accept a downloaded GNU GRUB version 2.06 since rufus said it was the correct one for the ISO and it only had 2.12 locally (I think, might be a different version but it had a higher rev number)
I think it’s because it’s a lot safer for hardware vs. ext4. Btrfs defaults still can detect bitrot and is COW unlike ext4. But that’s my two cents on that
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the 25.04 will be your better choice as it’s running a newer kernel. cant speak for the grub version rufus uses and I use ventoy and just drop all the iso i need onto 1 thumb drive and it creates a boot menu that I can use to boot into whatever os / utility I need!
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If you can boot into recovery mode and run “sudo apt install nvidia-driver-570-open” you should get the proper drivers installed for your GPU
But you should also be running Ubuntu 25.04 as well, not the 22.04 version.
Edit: here is a post from Wendell about updating your kernel version and drivers to get RTX 5090 working:
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Has anyone mentioned just running Fedora for the upstream kernel fixes since OP is running new(ish) hardware? If your A.I. project/weird install script requires Ubuntu just use the DNF @virtualization package to get a VM gui up and running
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Omg. How was I unaware of this beautiful tool
OP since you’re using rufus, have you tried using DD to make the bootable drive and launching that? I used to have all sorts of bootup issues until I started DD’ing from an .iso. Haven’t had one hiccup since
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I’m gonna try it. I cannot get a GUI up from the USB anymore either so I’ll do a cmos clear too I think.
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That tutorial leaves a lot to be desired. Basically throw it away for now and decide how comfortable you are with some basics. The end goal you have seems to be some local AI paying around, correct? You may have much better luck with getting a linux distro with a desktop environment up and running, the nvidia drivers are easy and will come next. Then decide if you are comfortable getting docker up and running (could be better and easier or not depending on the end goal). Once those two are happily in place you can decide which models you’d like to play with and how you’d like to interact with them. If all this is to much of a pain then you can always just run windows and ollama.
Couple quick questions. What are your goals with this AI setup? Are there onboard graphics with the cpu/motherboard or do you have a different GPU to swap in to get things moving and drivers downloaded? Is this a hobby project or do you have a deadline?
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Also on a side note about Ventoy … make sure you research the possible threats introduced with this tool and make sure it fits your models. There has been some back and forth on it’s safety lately
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Motivation 
Heh, nah.
People claiming Windows/macOS is bad in some limited context
I’ve heard of IPMI maybe once since 2016, but never interacted or did anything with it.
The research is don’t use a random disk writing tool for an operating system
It’s either use Etcher on Windows (mostly every mainstream distro recommends it including Ubuntu and openSUSE), or dd anywhere else.
Don’t fight; just use whatever works. I can spin from wiped disks to production in about an hour Windows, most mainstream Linux, and FreeBSD, but also know what OS to use for simply getting stuff done 
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It’s my new personal computer that I don’t have enough time the next few months to play games on so I wanted to rent it out and see if it pays decent (it depends on the rented time) while I’m away for work. The guide made it seem simple but that’s because it’s not complete?
Are you comfortable with the networking requirements to expose those services reliably and safely?
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Can’t go wrong there!
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Not sure if I’ve ever been comfortable exposing anything, but I’m fairly certain I can run it without a static IP address through an isolated vlan and a VPN. I think a static IP might be more attractive to people looking to rent, but I can test that later on if it turns out I can make more than it costs to get a static from a VPN provider.
Rufused DD done just waiting on a bad block read just to rule out more stuff. Is there some way to add sudo apt install nvidia-driver-570-open in the boot sequence directly on the USB stick when the DD is done?
oh, windows doesn’t know the format ofc
My dude, please try using something that is newer than 3 years old with your brand new hardware. I get that using an LTS is great and all, but at least use the newest one - 24.04. I do not know why you would have problems with booting a GUI though, it should work - did you try any of the alternate options on the grub menu? There’s usually a safe mode or something that will work. It might be ugly, but it will probably get you there.
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Start here.
This tutorial should get you going with Ubuntu.
Now if you just want to get Docker up and go from there you can do that on windows as well.
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Heh, Nvidia GPU in a laptop, isn’t it?
For me, Fedora Media Writer + whatever ISO I need to work + Random USB drive = Success
IPMI and LOM in general is super handy for those sipping coffee at their comfy desk all day. For the training-shoe admin, USB and monitor will work just fine.
If I had to guide someone into “their first linux” over the phone:
- Find a USB-stick with at least 8Gig, reminder that data on the stick will be lost!
- Go to
fedoraproject.org - scroll down until you find a “download now” button
- Scroll down until you find the “fedora media writer”
- Download and install it.
- follow the on-screen instructions
- plug created USB into computer, boot from that stick
- after boot, Fedora will ask you if you want to install to disk or just try
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