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* Rename Intel NUC machine to Generic x86-64 The Intel NUC machine has evolved and supports various x86-64 machines today. Rename the board. Note that this does not address the migration issue. This will be handled separately. * Update Scripts/Documentation
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 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 is 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