How to disable RST for Ubuntu

[GMW73]

I am trying to install Ubuntu on a HP notebook for the first time. I am told I need to disable / turn off the RST in order to proceed. The option does not appear in the BIOS menu. Is there some way to open advanced settings in order to do this?

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @GMW73,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Thank you for contacting HP Support. We understand you're trying to install Ubuntu on your HP notebook and have encountered a barrier due to Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) being enabled. You're correct that Ubuntu typically requires RST to be disabled to recognize your storage during installation. 

While many HP devices are compatible with Linux distributions like Ubuntu, HP does not officially support Ubuntu on most consumer notebook models, meaning we cannot guarantee full driver and BIOS-level compatibility. However, we can provide general guidance to assist you.

The option to disable RST or switch from RAID to AHCI mode is typically found in the BIOS under System Configuration > SATA Operation. If you do not see this option, this indicates the pc doesn’t have the Advanced BIOS function.

If your notebook is still running Windows, and you cannot change to AHCI in the BIOS directly, you can try enabling AHCI using the following process:

1. In Windows, press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
2. Go to the Boot tab, and check Safe Boot.
3. Click Apply and restart the system.
4. Enter BIOS (F10 on boot), and check if SATA Operation can now be changed from RAID/RST to AHCI.
5. Save and exit BIOS.
6. Windows will boot into Safe Mode. Once in, run msconfig again and uncheck Safe Boot, then reboot.

This will allow Windows to install AHCI drivers, after which Linux installations should also detect the drive.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

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