Strange issue with installing Arch on MSI Raider GE78 HX 13V
 

I have a strange issue with fresh Arch install.

https://i.ibb.co/kXr83h7/20231230-134650.jpg

I've downloaded the most up-to-date ISO image (dated 01.03.2024), checked the SHA256 sums (which matched), flashed to two different USB drives with balenaEtcher under Windows 11 (without any errors) and got the same result each time.

The funny thing is I used to have a working Arch instance on the very same machine, but after one of the system updates something did break.

Any ideas what am I missing?

P.S. Secure Boot disabled!

It might OR MIGHT NOT be something you are missing.
Have you looked around for the LAST current image, and bypass this one?
Have you considered trying an ARCH spinoff, or Manjaro?

The same issue was with every Arch-derivative, including Manjaro and EndeavourOS (not with Ubuntu), but finally I've managed to find a solution:

1) press "e" to edit kernel starting parameters

2) add entry" maxcpus=1 at the end

3) boot with F10

and voila!

Case solved! :-)

oh good! Congratulations.