how to disable RST on Acer Predator Triton 500 to AHCI

Trying to install Pop!_OS as a dualboot on my PT515-52 (2020 version), but keep getting an issue:
1. On ubuntu 22.04 - RST error, asks to disable it

2. On Pop!_OS - doesn't see the disks

Is there any way to disable RST and switch to AHCI? Tried managing BIOS - didn't help, at least it doesn't allow switching from SATA/PCI to AHCI.

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GAMING6698

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727763/how-to-disable-rst-on-acer-predator-triton-500-to-ahci

Press CTRL+S in bios to enable that option. If still face any issue then disable VMD controller from Bios as well.

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727763/how-to-disable-rst-on-acer-predator-triton-500-to-ahci

Follow these steps to dual boot Pop!_OS for a dual-boot configuration. See here also; Dual Boot Pop!_OS

Preparing Windows

Check Disk Partition Scheme: Open PowerShell and run: Get-Disk Ensure the partition type is GPT1.
Check BIOS/UEFI Mode: Open "System Information" and check the "BIOS Mode" field1.
Disable Secure Boot: Go to Settings > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI settings1.
Turn Off Device Encryption: In Settings, search for "Device Encryption" and turn it off1.
Create Partitions for Linux: Open Disk Management, shrink the C drive to create unallocated space1.

Creating Pop!_OS Bootable USB

Download Pop!_OS ISO from the official website.
Create Bootable USB using tools like Etcher or Rufus1.

Installing Pop!_OS

Boot from USB: Restart your machine, press the boot loader key (e.g., F12), and select the USB device1.
Try or Install Pop!_OS: Choose "Try or Install" to boot into live mode1.
Partition the Drive: Use GParted to create partitions for /boot, /root, and /home1.
Install Pop!_OS: Follow the installation wizard, select language, keyboard layout, and create user account1.
Configure SystemD Boot: Increase boot wait time by editing /boot/efi/loader/loader.conf and install os-prober to detect Windows1.

sudo nano /boot/efi/loader/loader.conftimeout 10entries 1
sudo apt updatesudo apt install os-prober -ysudo os-probersudo mount /dev/sda1 /mntsudo cp -ax /mnt/EFI/Microsoft /boot/efi/EFI

Reboot your machine to see the systemd boot options.

By following these steps, you can successfully dual boot Windows and Pop!_OS on your machine

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kekeront

Tried every solution beforehand, they didn't really work. Ctrl+C part worked only after disabling RST driver beforehand in safemode, which was crucial in my case.

This one has helped me to solve the issue (shoutout to Peert who shared it on a discord community):

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/626147/problem-with-ubuntu-install-on-acer-predator-triton-500-pt515-52

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