Intel ComputeStick STCK1A32WFCR

Here you can post about your various experiences with PC hardware. You can also post about hardware that is not compatible with the linux kernel or not recommended for use with Porteus.
nanZor
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Intel ComputeStick STCK1A32WFCR

Post#1 by nanZor » 27 May 2019, 10:22

Friend tossed me an early 1st-generation computestick with Windows 8.1 onboard. 2gb ram, 32gb emmc ..

Porteus v 4.0 64 bit booted fine from a passive 4-port hub shared with keyboard and mouse. No wireless or audio. A little work will get those up, or just use something hanging off a 4-port usb hub that does....

Basically turned off secure-boot.
Changed boot order from Windows 8.1 32 bit to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64 bit in drop-down menu.
Porteus boots immediately from usb hub from a usb stick. Doesn't know it's not Ubuntu. :)

Note: even though I upgraded the 4 year old bios to the latest 4/2019, I still have to use this cheatcode on this little early Atom cpu:

intel_idle.max_cstate=1

Saved a little computer that was about to be trashed with Porteus!
That's a UNIX book - cool. -Garth