Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Linux Setup Guide
For ThinkStation P330
Section 1 - BIOS Setup and Preinstallation Steps
The first step before installing Linux is to make sure BIOS is setup correctly.
For UEFI/GPT installations (recommended):
o Boot into BIOS by pressing the function F1 key at the “Lenovo” splash screen.
o Tab over to the “Exit” menu tab and set “OS “Optimized Defaults” to “Enabled”.
o Select “Yes” at the confirmation screen indicated below.
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o Tab over to the “Security” menu tab, select “Secure Boot”, and set the option to
“Disabled”.
o Press F10 to “Save and Exit” the BIOS setup menu.
o Insert the Ubuntu install media (either through USB or CD/DVD).
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o Power on the system and press the F12 function key whenever the following
Lenovo splash screen appears.
o Select the Linux bootable installation media “UEFI” option from the F12 boot
menu.
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For Legacy/MBR installations (not recommended):
o Boot into BIOS by pressing the function F1 key at the “Lenovo” splash screen.
o Tab over to the “Exit” menu tab and set “OS “Optimized Defaults” to “Disabled”.
o Select F10 to “Save and Exit” BIOS.
o Insert the Ubuntu install media (either through USB or CD/DVD).
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o Power on the system and press the F12 function key whenever the following
Lenovo splash screen appears.
o Select the Linux bootable installation media “Legacy” option from the F12 boot
menu.
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Section 2 – Installing Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Please refer to the following instructions and screenshots on how to install Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on
the ThinkStation P330 workstations.
Highlight the “Install Ubuntu” from the Installer menu and press Enter.
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