I changed the boot order to try the DVD drive first, and simply let it boot. ![]() However, once they stopped, the computer powered down once more as before. The drive clanked away for about thirty seconds, and the purple screen with the marching dots appeared. The 18.04 disk had an entry for "check disk for errors." None were found, so I tried the topmost item: "Run Ubuntu (without installing). It behaves the same way as the 20.04 disk. I had to do that before the DVD even became available in the boot menu. Linux Live runs just fine there, so it has to be the computer itself blocking the Linux boot. I've also used it on one of my laptops to see if it actually bootable. Now, when I boot normally into Windows 10, I can view every directory on the DVD. NOTE: Legacy boot mode is not supported on this platform. I'm a bit worried the BIOS may be at fault here as when I'm in it, the first paragraph across the top states: "UEFI Only." Right under that is this: ![]() I have a backlit keyboard, and that goes dead as well so I know the power is gone. I've finally managed to get the DVD drive in the F12 boot menu, but when I click on it, the DVD drive fires up, I get the Grub menu, but every time I select "Ubuntu," the DVD drive clatters a bit, then the whole computer powers off, leaving just the power light in the switch on. Just purchased a Dell Inspiron (3891) and am attempting to install Ubuntu 20.04 on it.
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