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README.md

Generic x86-64

Supported Hardware

This board configuration aims to support most x86-64 systems with UEFI boot. The main aim is to support Intel NUC mini PCs and similar systems. Hardware it has been tested with is listed below.

Tested Hardware

Device Release Date Support Config
Intel NUC5CPYH Q3 2015 yes generic_x86_64
Intel NUC6CAYH Q4 2016 yes generic_x86_64
Intel NUC6CAYS Q4 2016 yes generic_x86_64
Intel NUC7i3DNHE Q3 2017 yes generic_x86_64
Intel NUC10i3FNK2 Q4 2019 yes generic_x86_64
Gigabyte GB-BPCE-3455 2017 yes* generic_x86_64

* needs 'nomodeset' in cmdline.txt if you want a console

Requirements

  • x86-64 support
  • UEFI boot
  • SATA/AHCI or eMMC storage
  • Supported NIC:
    • Intel Gigabit NIC (e1000, igb - via Linux mainline)
    • Intel PCIe Gigabit NIC (e1000e - via out-of-tree module in buildroot-external/package/intel-e1000e)
    • Realtek Gigabit NIC (r8169)
    • Intel Wireless Wifi 802.11ac (iwlwifi, see below)

Wifi

The following cards are supported:

  • Intel Wireless 3160
  • Intel Wireless 7260
  • Intel Wireless 7265
  • Intel Wireless-AC 3165
  • Intel Wireless-AC 3168
  • Intel Wireless-AC 8260
  • Intel Wireless-AC 8265
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9260
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9461
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9462
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560

Bluetooth

Bluetooth integrated in Intel Wireless cards working OK, other options untested.

Installation

Make sure secure boot is disabled in the UEFI BIOS settings.

Currently there is no shiny installation method. Checklist:

  • Boot PC to live environment using PXE or USB
  • Copy or download the Home Assistant OS image into your live environment
  • unxz the image and dd to the local hard disk
  • Reboot