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=Centos 7.2 install on NUC 6i3=
=Centos 7.2 install on NUC 6i3=
::Updated April 2 2016
::Updated April 14 2016
*'''Work in Progress Do not use'''  
*'''Work in Progress Do not use'''  
*Intel NUC kit NUC6i3SYH
*Intel NUC kit NUC6i3SYH
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*need to do these updates:
*need to do these updates:
:1)Update Bios
:1)Update Bios
: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25864/BIOS-Update-SYSKLi35-86A-
: 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
: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.
:is required is to download the firmware for then AC8260 (1), and copy it to /lib/firmware.
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:  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/intel-nuc-kits/000016245.html
:  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/intel-nuc-kits/000016245.html


==Installation Notes==
==centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img==
 
*Bios Update  
*Bios Update  
: select non efi settings (uncheck) in f2 Setup booted with no Hard Drive or USB attached
: select non efi settings (uncheck efi[ ]) in f2 Setup booted with no Hard Drive or USB attached
: Save and shutdown
: Save and shutdown
: Insert USB with Bios Update; Boot to f2 Bios; Press f7 and select USB file.
: Insert USB [1] with Bios Update; Boot to f2 Bios; Press f7 and select USB file.
: Wait for Update to Complete.
: Wait for Update to Complete.
*Shut down
: Insert Hard Drive (Note 4 Phillips screws that hold HD holder must be loosened to insert HD); Re tighten.
: Insert Hard Drive (Note 4 Phillips screws that hold HD holder must be loosened to insert HD); Re tighten.
* Reboot f10 select HD  
:: Be sure to extract the SY0042.BIO and iwlwifi-8000-ucode-25.30.13.0 before copying to USB if needed
* Used a working pre-installed XSCE Centos 7.2 HD from older D54250WYKH NUC i5
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160407_centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img
: Boot works and starts Centos and logs in
 
*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==
==Meeting Notes 03/31/2016==
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