micalo
April 26, 2021, 12:16am
1
trying to use qubes for first time,.never have used linux. Getting a “dracut-pre-udev” issue. Im using version Qubes 4.04 with a Gigabyte B450M Gaming motherboard with a RX 5700XT video card.
I did use the dd option in rufus to create the usb which is on a 8gig usb drive. I have no raid controllers. Would like to install to a external usb but cant get to that point. stuck on the dracut-pre-udev issue.
Is my only option to replace the motherboard or maybe video card is there something else I could do?
I also tried disconnecting the display port on my RX 5700XT and just used the hdmi port on the same card but no luck. I have also posted here if that helps Qubes os usb boot installation bug · Issue #5641 · QubesOS/qubes-issues · GitHub
It seems you posted there too, but the link could still be useful:
opened 05:45PM - 10 Feb 20 UTC
C: installer
P: default
T: bug
needs-diagnosis
**Qubes OS version**
Qubes OS v4.0.3
**Affected component(s) or functional… ity**
Installation through a bootable usb
**Brief summary**
So essentially I clicked on “Test this media and install Qubes R4.0.3” in the Qubes OS boot screen after having booted my computer with my usb key. I then get this message “[17.632223] dracut-pre-udev [501]: rpc. idmapd: conf_reinit: open ("(null)", 0_RDONLY) failed” and then the Qubes OS logo and a sort of progress bar appears except it freezes. I’ve researched a bit and tried all the options yet nothing works
**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
note: My computer doesn’t have a supervisor account so I had to go into Legacy mode to deactivate secure boot.
1. Follow the instructions of the official of Qubes OS website to install the operating system.
2. Boot your computer with the Qubes OS as DD
3. On the Qubes OS boot menu choose “Test this media and install Qubes R4.0.3”
4. Wait and see the error “[17.632223] dracut-pre-udev [501]: rpc. idmapd: conf_reinit: open ("(null)", 0_RDONLY) failed” before the loading screen with the Qubes OS logo and an immobile progress bar appears.
**Expected behavior**
I just wanted to get to the next part of the installation process of the operating system (The Installer Home Screen)
**Actual behavior**
The error appeared and a Qubes OS loading screen with an immobile progress bar appeared.
**Screenshots**
The error I got:
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(https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/60892684/74175315-e0fee400-4c35-11ea-98d0-ba19c047fd4b.jpeg)
Additional text that appeared before the error:
The error again (it appears twice):
Loading screen after the error (with the immobile progress bar):
The error I get if I try the alternative “Install Qubes R4.0.3”:
**Additional context**
Already provided
**Solutions I've tried**
-Trying again
-The option of Install Qubes R4.0.3 (also an error)
micalo
April 27, 2021, 11:10am
3
fyi got past the issue by using 4.1 alpha version of qubes.