Follow the instructions below to install the latest kernel. Another thing to consider is that the surface book is for all intents and purposes, a high performance tablet, not a traditional laptop. If so, was it with vmware, virtualbox, hyper v or something else. This is a stepbystep guide describing the steps i took to install linux mint 19. Any possibilities to add linux surface pro 2017 support. About the only thing youd need to do manually is update the wifi bluetooth firmware by pulling the latest files from marvells git repository. To boot into windows you have to enter the firmware menu. Microsofts surface 3 is a really nice piece of hardware. The touchscreen does not work when the live iso boots but it does work after installation. Step 4 detach the screen with the surface book off. Linux has made great strides in the last two years, especially in the area of installation. The surface uefi screen will appear in a few seconds. Windows 10 clean install on a surface book microsoft.
However you have the option also to install ubuntu on an encrypted partition. If you select the no option on this screen, you will not be able to install packages from kali linux repositories. You can use any software like unetbootin, gnome disk utility, yumi multi boot, xboot, live usb creator, etc. Step 1 use the surface book unplugged so the battery is drained to some extent. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Simply click on the installer shortcut and follow the instructions. After a botched mint installation, i succeeded in my second attempt a day later. You can install linux on the surface devices and even in the latest surface book 2 with the nvidia 10501060.
First, i installed ubuntu, worked ok but not a fan of it. The good news for customers is an affordable surface 3 in the coming months. This page contains instructions, tips, pointers, and links for installing and configuring arch linux on microsoft surface book 2 devices. When the surface logo appears, release the volumedown button.
You will see all the limitations of the design and feel that a true laptop is a better option. We will explain each and every step to install this linux. Make sure you have the latest ubuntu operating system downloaded from the official site, if not then download it from the official website. To install windows, click ok to restart the computer and the restart the installation. Just set up my surface book with ubuntu and wanted to help the community so far touch and pen does not work. Performance is great, keyboard and trackpad with multitouch are working as well. This guide will go step by step on how you can install ubuntu 16. This is because ubuntus firststage efi boot loader is signed by microsoft. Set this to the hard drive where you are installing ubuntu. How to install linux os on usb drive and run it on any pc. Surface 3 gets full linux experience with linux kernel 4.
Ubuntu is a free and opensource linux debian operating system. Choose a linux distribution that supports secure boot. The package names in the release does not match those mentioned in the readme, what is happening. How to boot surface from usb windows 10 fresh install. Finally, click on continue to reboot into your new kali linux installation on your surface book. You still have secure boot on and installing them at this point will cause you problems. Its been couple days of me exploring and trying to figure this situation out. How to install linux distros properly on windows 10. Has anyone succeeded in installing and running virtual machines on the surface book. But i was really surprised that the stylist and touch screen are fully supported.
There is a dropdown list on the installation type screen which lets you choose where to install the bootloader. Wifi support is only relevant if it works in windows to begin with. Heres how to disable secure boot on microsoft surface pro 4. Can i install linux on a microsoft surface model 1645. I installed mint in dual boot on a surface pro 4, nearly everything is working ok including most of the keyboardcover except. There are many advantages of installing kali linux on your surface book 2 which are as follows, advanced penetration tools available. How to run kali linux on a microsoft surface book that. Virtual machines on surface book microsoft community. Change boot order by drag and drop, usb storage as first entry. Step 3 before the surface book is fully charged, shut down the surface book. Press and hold the volumeup button on your surface and at the same time, press and. Shut down your surface pro 4 press and hold the volume up button on your surface, then press and release the power button when you see the surface logo screen appear, release the volume up button. Install windows subsystem for linux wsl on windows 10.
Overall, this is new firmware update brings lots of changes, and the surface book experience should be greatly improved after installing it, even. Once linux is installed on the emmc, the firmware will boot to grub by default rather than windows. Go to boot configuration and move the usb to the top of the list. This means you will no longer have a windows 10 machine. Tweaks for ubuntu on surface book dang viet trung medium.
Second, i ended up with a lot if distro hopping and wanted to settle with manjaro kde. While most things are reportedly fully working on other devices, your mileage may vary. Also, ubuntu offers three editions desktop, server, cloud, and ubuntu core. For info about recommended recovery methods, see restore or reset surface. Before installing any linux distros for wsl, you must ensure that the windows subsystem for linux optional feature is enabled. I bought an ms sb2 in 2018 and since then i havent faced any issue with the device itself while running windows operating system. Follow the instructions below to install the latest kernel and config files. And installing packages for both windows and linux for just compatibility is not a wise option.
New microsoft surface book firmware update brings lots of. Microsoft has had a bad history with the wifi chips they put into their surface products. So far, i have tried multiple distributions like ubuntu, linux mint, deepin, elementaryos and fedora on my sb2. For the sp3 setup pretty much boils down to to the kernel, since custom patches are still necessary. The downloaded iso file is to be burned into a usbdvd or flash drive which will be used to boot the computer. To download and install your preferred distro s, you have three choices.
Insert the bootable usb drive into the usb port on your surface. Enablewindowsoptionalfeature online featurename microsoftwindowssubsystemlinux. No matter how easy installation has become, you are almost certain to run into difficulties during some part of the process. Being an free software enthusiast, i want a working gnulinux installation running on it, with debian being my preferred distribution, as ive been using it for over a decade on my desktops, laptops, and servers. The new release obviously comes with a series of important change and one of the most notable is the upgrade to linux kernel 5. Alternatively, you can use dvd disk by writing that iso image to it but that is the old school method. When you see the surface logo, release the volumeup button. Do not install third party drivers or anything fancy. Press and hold the volumedown button on the surface. While youre doing this, press and release the power button. Booting from a usb device doesnt refresh or reset your surface. And, have faced no issue installing any of these on. How to boot and install linux on a uefi pc with secure boot.
It was then that i realized the need to document the process, in case i. I was able to run all the steps and currently using it on this surface book 2 with any issues. For the most part, things are tested on a surface book 2. If it has been installed, updating overwriteinstalling may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Installation, configuration, and use covers the red hat 6, debian gnulinux 2. On windows 10, the windows subsystem for linux wsl is a feature that creates a lightweight environment that allows you to install and run supported versions of. After all, the os is extremely well optimised to give you th. And if you are on windows, i would recommend using rufus. Surface will try to boot from any other connected usb devices.
Download microsoft surface book tablet firmwaredriver. Which means you can install linux on the surface devices and even in the latest surface book 2 with the nvidia 10501060. Step 2 with the surface books screencpu portion and keyboardgpu portion docked together, charge the laptop. Then again, this piece probably wouldnt have been written in the first place if that. Fedora works well on the sp3, and paired with my kernel repo you wont need to worry about the kernel. Use your linux iso image file to create a bootable usb installation media. The surface displays windows installation cannot proceed. The hybrid superpowers of the surface book 2 and surface pro 4 will, of course, continue to be made. This package contains the files needed for installing the microsoft surface book tablet cumulative and current firmware and drivers. So while waiting for the wsl to improve like to fully.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. Advantages of installing kali linux on surface book 2. Instead, it lets you start your surface using windows or another operating system thats on your usb device. The ultimate windows 7 and ubuntu linux dual boot guide.
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