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=Centos 7.2 install on NUC 6i3= | |||
::Updated April 14 2016 | |||
*'''Work in Progress Do not use''' | |||
*Intel NUC kit NUC6i3SYH | |||
*Patriot Signature Line 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PCA-17000 2133MHZ CL15 SODIMM Kit | |||
:NOTE; '''requires a HDMI cable with full size connectors at both ends.''' | |||
::Older models have a mini HDMI at NUC | |||
*need to do these updates: | |||
:1)Update Bios | |||
: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25864/BIOS-Update-SYSKLi35-86A- ''([http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/ sy0039.bio as of late March 2016], but [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/89189 CHECK] for latest!!)'' | |||
::'''SY0042.BIO''' as of 05/16/2016 | |||
: Blog: | |||
:: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/ | |||
:2) Wifi AP mode on the NUC6i3 works with the standard kernel. All that | |||
:is required is to download the firmware for then AC8260 (1), and copy it to /lib/firmware. | |||
: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000005511.html | |||
:3) Supported Memory: | |||
: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/intel-nuc-kits/000016245.html | |||
==centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img== | |||
*Bios Update | |||
: select non efi settings (uncheck efi[ ]) in f2 Setup booted with no Hard Drive or USB attached | |||
: Save and shutdown | |||
: Insert USB [1] with Bios Update; Boot to f2 Bios; Press f7 and select USB file. | |||
: Wait for Update to Complete. | |||
: Insert Hard Drive (Note 4 Phillips screws that hold HD holder must be loosened to insert HD); Re tighten. | |||
:: Be sure to extract the SY0042.BIO and iwlwifi-8000-ucode-25.30.13.0 before copying to USB if needed | |||
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160407_centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img | |||
*dd to a USB or use gnome-disks restore to install to a > 4 GB USB | |||
:Boot USB NUC 6i3 (f10 boot menu to select the USB) | |||
==centos_7.2_tcore7.img== | |||
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160412_centos_7.2_tcore7.img | |||
*gnome-disks restore to 4 GB USB | |||
:boot NUC6i3 | |||
:yum update | |||
:yum install 'Gnome Desktop' | |||
*reboot | |||
Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords: | |||
passwd (changes root password) | |||
passwd xsce-admin (has sudo powers, careful!) | |||
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com” | |||
*Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook | |||
cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce | |||
git pull | |||
./install-console | |||
:reboot | |||
:login xsce-admin | |||
*license agreement | |||
:startx (Gnome desktop) | |||
:firefox | |||
:schoolserver (click on right go to schoolserver) | |||
:Internet in a box | |||
:KA-Light still 0.15.1 | |||
*ssD partition structure (500GB) | |||
[[File:SsD-structure.png|900px]] | |||
*Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary | |||
*'''NOTE USB port on NUC or Laptop where TP-Link is connected must be marked and be the only port used.''' | |||
:Or the server will not communicate with XO's or laptops | |||
*Type “erase” when requested | |||
*Watch for “done!” or #prompt; ignore “I/O error”. | |||
*Run “reboot” | |||
: Optionally Disable all USB booting in BIOS: F2 on Boot > Boot Configuration > | |||
Boot Devices > USB | |||
: Likewise this should already be disabled: Boot > Boot Configuration > UEFI Boot > Boot USB Devices First | |||
Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords: | |||
passwd (changes root password) | |||
passwd xsce-admin (has sudo powers, careful!) | |||
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com” | |||
:Ensure both your networking connections are live and connected in their final position. | |||
*Update Centos7 | |||
yum update | |||
yum groupinstall 'GNOME Desktop' (optional for testing)* | |||
Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook | |||
cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce | |||
git pull | |||
./install-console | |||
*Reboot | |||
:Login to xsce-admin/(password) | |||
startx | |||
*XSCE should start in Gnome Desktop | |||
*start firefox | |||
:enter "schoolserver" and a pop up on the right side of the URL entry box will ask if you want schoolserver | |||
:click on it | |||
*Internet -in-box will appear | |||
* go to "Tools for Administrators" "Admin Console" | |||
:Login as xsce-admin and the password you set earlier | |||
==Problems encountered== | |||
* Rachel install fails with crc error | |||
:05/15/2016 tried 3x; failed each time. satellit | |||
* KA-Lite problems | |||
:'''Version 0.15.1 @2015''' | |||
:05/17/2016 '''Manage''' (adding lessons) fails periodically as it looses internet connections. | |||
:Resumes D/L on re selecting topics, Seems to do D/L randomly from all topics. | |||
*IS this due to "sync" occurring? | |||
:[[File:KA-Light-fail.JPG|400px]] | |||
'''Click on screenshot to enlarge; hit <- in browser to return''' | |||
* https://github.com/learningequality/ka-lite/issues/4817 ? | |||
==Meeting Notes 03/31/2016== | |||
"6th gen i3 NUC preliminary viability report from George -- does $249 @ http://frys.com/product/8732571 appear worth it for the masses in coming months? | |||
Short answer: YES, Amazingly considering all the complaints on Intel’s support wiki etc, this now appears extremely stable so far! Longer answer evolving... | |||
Install bios 0039.BIO before you do anything! | |||
Context: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/ | |||
AC8260 WiFi is soldered into these NUC6i3SYH & NUC6i3SYK require Linux kernel 4.1+; how can this possibly work with CentOS 7.2+? Somehow it does..." | |||
=F21-server-netinstall with xfce= | =F21-server-netinstall with xfce= | ||