Ubuntu 17.10 LIVE USB Firmware Bug TSC_DEADLINE

Question

I've searched for this error and I couldn't find any solutions to fix the problem.

I want to install Ubuntu 17.10 with my USB Stick. I've been using that laptop for over 3 years now and I did't have any problems installing Ubuntu or other distros with that same USB Drive and on that same computer. The BIOS is up-to-date as of the manufacturer. I did install the same ISO that I am using of Ubuntu 17.10 a while ago and I did a reformat to reinstall Windows for a while and now I want to go back to Ubuntu.

The complete error I get :

[ 0.000000] [Firmware Bug] : TSC_DEADLINE disabled due to Errata: please update microcode to version: 0x20 (or later)

BusyBox v1.22.1 (Ubuntu 1:1.22.0-19ubuntu2) built-in shell (ash)

Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

(initramfs) Unable to find a medium containing a live file system

As I said, even if there is an error for the microcode, it is the same ISO I am using to install Ubuntu 17.10 on the same hardware and I just don't get why it is doing that.

Solution

I found the issue, it was because my USB key wasn't well formatted. I did use it for other live install OS and it did something to the drive.

What I had to do to fix the issue was to use Rufus on my Windows PC and uncheck Quick Format to force Rufus to go through the drive.

Now everything is fine and I am answering using my newly installed Ubuntu 17.10.