Installing Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) on Express-VR7

This document provides detailed instructions on installing Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) on Express-VR7.

Prerequisites

  1. Download Ubuntu Image: Download the Ubuntu image Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) to the working directory of your host machine (make sure to select the correct one: -desktop-amd64.iso).
  2. Set Up Devices:
    • Target Device: Ensure your target device is ready with the external Graphics card(NVIDIA/AMD).
    • Host Device: Ensure your development host is set up.
  3. Required Hardware:
    • USB Drive: Ensure you have a USB drive with at least 16 GB capacity. Note that all existing files on the USB drive will be erased.
    • SSD: Have an SSD ready to flash the Ubuntu image onto it.
  4. Flashing Tools:
    • Windows
    • Linux
      • Use the dd command to flash the image onto the USB drive or SSD.

Note:

  1. Ensure the USB drive has a minimum capacity of 16 GB, and be aware that all data on the USB drive will be erased during the flashing process.

  2. Make sure to select the correct one: -desktop-amd64.iso

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Windows Host

Creating a Bootable USB with Rufus

  • Insert an empty USB drive into your development host.

  • Run rufus.exe in admin mode.

  • Make sure your USB drive is automatically detected, and click SELECT to choose the downloaded Ubuntu image.

  • To proceed, click START, and choose the Write in ISO Image mode option and click OK.

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  • Wait until the .iso file is copied successfully to the USB drive. Once it is successfully copied, you can remove the USB from the host.

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Linux Host

Creating a Bootable USB using dd Command

  • Copy the downloaded prebuilt Ubuntu image to the working directory of your development host.

  • Insert an empty USB drive and use the following command to flash the OS to the USB drive:

Warning: Ensure you identify and use the correct USB drive (e.g., /dev/sdb or /dev/sdc) by using a tool like “gparted". Writing to the wrong device can cause data loss and, in the worst-case scenario, may damage your development host’s OS./ )

sudo dd if=[your image].img of=/dev/sd[x]

After dd has completed, enter the following command to ensure all data is written to the USB drive:

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Installing Ubuntu on the Target machine

  • Set up your target device with the required cables, SATA disk, keyboard and mouse.

  • Insert the USB drive containing the bootable Ubuntu image into the target device.

  • Power on the target device.

  • Press the [Del] or [Esc] key repeatedly to access the BIOS setup menu.

  • In the BIOS setup menu, navigate to the Boot menu. In the Boot menu, locate the boot order section.

  • Ensure the USB drive is set as the first boot option. If it is not, adjust the boot order to make the USB drive the first option.

  • Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup menu.

  • Restart the device to boot from the USB drive.

  • The Ubuntu welcome screen should now appear. Select “Install Ubuntu,” and the system will prompt you to choose the required settings to proceed with the installation.

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