Installing Ubuntu 16.04 on 120Gb ssd and 500Gb hdd partitioning [ CLOSED ] [closed]
I am running win 8.1 on my 500gb hdd. just bought a ssd. want to move to ubuntu 16.04 by installing it to the ssd.
I don't have any 2nd slot for hdd. so i thought of moving my hdd to the optical drive slot and put the ssd in the primary slot.
I've done the bootable usb for ubuntu ready. I don't care about the hdd for formatting. but as it will be on the optical drive slot,, I'm confused what to do on the BIOS.
Basically my question is how will I walk through the whole process[like changing BIOS settings, formatting hdd, partitioning ssd etc..] I will be thankful if you help me with detailed explanation. Thnx! :D
Re: I've got 2gb ram. Planning to add a 4gb after some time. My Laptop Model: Asus X55C-SX078D
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You won't have to format your new ssddrive. If you'll be installing ubuntu on that drive, the formatting and other processes for using it is done automatically during the install process. Just select that drive to install Ubuntu. When selecting the drive, you should easily know which drive by looking at the size.
Checking and changing which drive boots (the boot order)
To check or set which of your drives will be the primary one for boot, you would do this in the bios. You can get to the bios with:
When you first turn on a computer you should see a key to hit to enter the bios. For the Asus the key is the DEL key.
