iMac 2017 (High Sierra) won't recognize USB install stick when pressing the option key at boot
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I'm trying to use a Ubuntu 16.04.3 i386 try/install stick I created on a 2017 iMac. It boots fine on a 2012 Macbook Pro and the USB stick shows up as "Windows". It was created on the 2012 using etcher and setup GUID/FAT. When holding the option key on the iMac 2017, the only option I have is the internal hard drive. If I boot into the MacOS, it see the USB stick as connected but wants to format it because it doesn't recognize the format. How do I get the install stick to boot? Should I use an 64bit disc image instead of i386? Your help is appreciated!
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I'm trying to use a Ubuntu 16.04.3 i386 try/install stick I created on a 2017 iMac. It boots fine on a 2012 Macbook Pro and the USB stick shows up as "Windows". It was created on the 2012 using etcher and setup GUID/FAT. When holding the option key on the iMac 2017, the only option I have is the internal hard drive. If I boot into the MacOS, it see the USB stick as connected but wants to format it because it doesn't recognize the format. How do I get the install stick to boot? Should I use an 64bit disc image instead of i386? Your help is appreciated!
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asked Mar 29 at 15:31
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I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
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I'm trying to use a Ubuntu 16.04.3 i386 try/install stick I created on a 2017 iMac. It boots fine on a 2012 Macbook Pro and the USB stick shows up as "Windows". It was created on the 2012 using etcher and setup GUID/FAT. When holding the option key on the iMac 2017, the only option I have is the internal hard drive. If I boot into the MacOS, it see the USB stick as connected but wants to format it because it doesn't recognize the format. How do I get the install stick to boot? Should I use an 64bit disc image instead of i386? Your help is appreciated!
system-installation usb mac
asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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I'm trying to use a Ubuntu 16.04.3 i386 try/install stick I created on a 2017 iMac. It boots fine on a 2012 Macbook Pro and the USB stick shows up as "Windows". It was created on the 2012 using etcher and setup GUID/FAT. When holding the option key on the iMac 2017, the only option I have is the internal hard drive. If I boot into the MacOS, it see the USB stick as connected but wants to format it because it doesn't recognize the format. How do I get the install stick to boot? Should I use an 64bit disc image instead of i386? Your help is appreciated!
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system-installation usb mac
asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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asked Mar 29 at 15:31
RandyZaj
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I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
– RandyZaj
Mar 29 at 17:26
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I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
– RandyZaj
Mar 29 at 17:26
I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
– RandyZaj
Mar 29 at 17:26
I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
– RandyZaj
Mar 29 at 17:26
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I've gotten closer. Creating the USB stick with the x64 iso allowed the Mac to recognize the boot device and start booting. After the boot menu it tries to load the GUI and the screen goes dark. Video driver issue?
– RandyZaj
Mar 29 at 17:26