Can't boot with ACPIs off: Solution for Asus ROG Users
If you're a new Linux user with limited Linux knowledge, and you're having trouble booting your Asus ROG Strix G15DS-R7700X088WAMD laptop with ACPIs off, then this article is for you. Here, we'll provide a detailed guide on how to solve this issue and get your laptop up and running.
Background
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a set of standards that allows a computer to manage power usage and thermal dissipation. However, sometimes ACPIs can cause issues during boot, especially on Linux systems. Disabling ACPIs is a common troubleshooting step, but it can be challenging, especially for new Linux users.
Symptoms
If you're unable to boot your Asus ROG laptop with ACPIs off, you may encounter the following symptoms:
- The laptop won't boot, and you'll see an error message related to ACPIs.
- The laptop will boot, but you'll experience performance issues, such as slow response times and unexpected shutdowns.
Solution
To solve this issue, you'll need to modify your boot parameters in the GRUB bootloader. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Restart your laptop and press the "Esc" key during boot to enter the GRUB bootloader menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select the boot entry that you want to modify, and press "e" to edit it.
- Find the line that starts with "linux" or "linuxefi" and add "acpi=off" to the end of it. It should look like this:
linux /boot/vmlinuz-5.11.0-37-generic root=UUID=ro quiet splash acpi=off - Press "Ctrl+x" to boot your laptop with the modified boot parameters.
- Once you've successfully booted your laptop, you can make the changes permanent by editing the GRUB configuration file. Open the terminal and enter the following command:
sudo nano /etc/default/grubFind the line that starts with "GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT" and add "acpi=off" to the end of it. It should look like this:
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi=off"Save the changes and exit the editor. Then, update the GRUB bootloader by running:
sudo update-grub