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‎06-28-2026 03:53 AM

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Hi,


I am considering purchasing the HP Laptop PC 15t-fd000 (13th-gen Intel Core i5-1334U / Raptor Lake), which will ship with Windows 11 preinstalled.


I want to install Ubuntu LTS on this machine. Before I commit, I need to verify the BIOS capabilities. 

 

  1. Does this model support Legacy Boot mode, or is it UEFI-only?
  2. If UEFI-only, does Ubuntu LTS install cleanly with UEFI enabled and Secure Boot disabled?
  3. Has anyone successfully installed Ubuntu LTS (or any Linux distro) on this specific model?

Thanks in advance.

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‎07-03-2026 12:17 PM

HP Recommended

Hi  

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

 

Thank you for posting your query.

 

Thank you for your interest in the HP Laptop 15t-fd000. Below is a detailed overview of the BIOS capabilities and Linux compatibility based on HP platform design and Ubuntu installation requirements. The HP Laptop PC 15t-fd000 is designed for Windows 11, which requires UEFI firmware and a GPT partition scheme. As a result:

  • The notebook is UEFI-only.
  • Legacy Boot (CSM) is generally not available on this model.
  • The BIOS provides UEFI-related settings such as:
    • Secure Boot
    • Boot Order
    • USB Boot
    • TPM configuration
  1. If UEFI-only, does Ubuntu LTS install cleanly with UEFI enabled and Secure Boot disabled?

Yes. Ubuntu LTS supports UEFI installations and is designed to install on UEFI-based systems.

For the best installation experience:

  • Create the installation media in GPT/UEFI mode.
  • Boot the USB drive in UEFI mode.
  • If necessary, temporarily disable Secure Boot before installation. (Many recent Ubuntu LTS releases also support Secure Boot through a signed bootloader, but disabling it can simplify the installation if compatibility issues arise.)
  • Complete the installation using the default GPT partition layout.

Take care and have an amazing day!

I'm an HP Employee.


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