So far I have tried to install Ubuntu 18.10 and 18.04. Same problem with both.

I'm installing these on a Laptop with 16gb nvme (intel) storage and a 1tb hdd.

Note: This is for a clean install, no dual boot. Which means my laptop is currently unusable.

The initial install process is fine.

I manage to get to GRUB after restarting, where if I try to boot into any Ubuntu version (including recovery modes) I am met with a terminal.

I am only able to get to the message

Gave up waiting for root file system device. Common problems: - Boot args (cat /proc/cmdline) - Check rootdelay= (did the system wait long enough?) - Missing modules (cat /proc/modules; ls /dev) ALERT! UUID=f8e63e5a-de78-4159-8a4e-41bdd363ebd6 does not exist. Dropping to a shell!

From there I only have access to the terminal (initramfs)

Solutions I have tried:

(obvious) But changing my SATA settings to AHCI mode

Booting with the gfxmode as nomodeset

Booting with 'quiet splash' replace with nomodeset

Doing anything with 'sudo' gives me sh: sudo: not found

Booting into 'Try Linux' and attempting a boot-repair

Booting into recovery mode gives me the same initial error as above

Booting into the previous version, or the previous version's recover mode gives me the same initial error as above

Have Reinstalled about 4 odd times

Any help is appreciated.

If you need me to post any information (i.e. file lists, etc), please ask. I have no clue what's needed