[Matt Devo]

You Rock, thank you!

np. I'm not sure how I missed having that in the OP, but it's been added now

[jacko5]

Thanks for the info.
I have already bought it, so no going back.
Looking at the link above i can only boot an linux image for a USB Flashdrive is this correct ?
I do not have to mod the chromebox apart from sliding the switch to go into developer mode ?
Sorry for all the questions.
If i resell the chromebox and buy another what would you recommend ?
Thanks.

you need to slide the switch to put it in developer mode, then open it up and short the jumper to disable the firmware write protect. On the newer models, it's simply removing a screw as documented in the wiki. I'd recommend selling it and getting the cheapest Chromebox with a Celeron 2955U (or 3205U) that you can find.

Matt,
Thanks for the info.
If i do the above what firmware should i run ?
I just want to get Kodi running on this Samsung chromebox i5.
Is running a linux build from USB Flashdrive my only option ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to get a working kodi chromebox with what i have.
Regards Jacko.

[Matt Devo]

Matt,
Thanks for the info.
If i do the above what firmware should i run ?
I just want to get Kodi running on this Samsung chromebox i5.
Is running a linux build from USB Flashdrive my only option ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to get a working kodi chromebox with what i have.
Regards Jacko.

after putting your box in developer mode and disabling the firmware write-protection, simply follow the steps for the standalone setup as detailed in the first post. Everything is the same for your box except those two initial steps. You will be able to install LibreELEC to the internal SSD from the USB install media, you don't need to run it from USB.

[jacko5]

Matt,
Thanks for the info.
If i do the above what firmware should i run ?
I just want to get Kodi running on this Samsung chromebox i5.
Is running a linux build from USB Flashdrive my only option ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to get a working kodi chromebox with what i have.
Regards Jacko.

after putting your box in developer mode and disabling the firmware write-protection, simply follow the steps for the standalone setup as detailed in the first post. Everything is the same for your box except those two initial steps. You will be able to install LibreELEC to the internal SSD from the USB install media, you don't need to run it from USB.

Matt,
Many thanks for the info.
So i do this from your website,

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Install/Update Custom coreboot Firmware (Standalone)

This will replace the stock firmware on your ChromeOS device with and updated one optimized to run Linux (and Kodi). As this is a full replacement firmware, the script will offer users the option to back up their stock firmware on USB. Users will have the option to set the default boot device (internal storage [default] or USB/SD); Haswell/Broadwell Chromebox users will also have the option to enable "headless" (no display attached) booting, as well as the option to enable PXE (Ethernet/network) booting via iPXE (the BayTrail-based AOpen Chromebox commerical supports this too). If PXE support is enabled, it can also be set to be the default boot device. Changing any of these boot options requires re-running this script function / re-flashing the firmware.

Most Kodi users should simply hit Enter when prompted to accept the default options.

After installing the Custom coreboot Firmware, your device will boot directly in Legacy Mode; ChromeOS will not boot (though it will try to do so and fail, until a new OS is installed). Your ChromeOS device is now a "regular PC," and you can install LibreELEC (or the OS of your choice) without any special instructions.

Supported Devices: All SandyBridge, Haswell, Broadwell, and Baytrail Chromeboxes

Requires firmware write-protect disabled: YES

Create LibreELEC Install Media

This script function was added purely for user convenince - it automates the download of the LibreELEC install image, extracts it, and writes it to USB. Occasionally the installation media created by this script won't boot, be it due to a problematic USB stick or a random write error. In such a case, simply download the LibreELEC install image (Generic Build / .img.gz format) and follow the instructions on their wiki page to create fresh install media.

After flashing the custom coreboot firmware and then creating the LibreELEC install media, reboot and press [ESC] when prompted to display the boot menu, then select the USB/SD install media.

Supported Devices: All ChromeOS devices capable of running this script

Requires firmware write-protect disabled: NO

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Then put the USB into the chromebox and install Openelec ??
Cheers.

[Matt Devo]

Then put the USB into the chromebox and install Openelec ??
Cheers.

yes, just like the first post here says:

For a standalone setup, you will need to perform the following steps:

• Open the ChromeBox and remove the write-protect screw
  
• Put the ChromeBox in developer mode
  
• Download/run the Kodi E-Z Setup Script
  
• Select the Standalone / coreboot Install option, which will backup your stock firmware/BIOS and flash a custom one
  
• Create install media for desired OS. Script includes option to create install media for LibreELEC
  
• Power off ChromeBox
  
• Connect/plug-in USB install media (if not using LibreELEC media you just created)
  
• Power on ChromeBox, Press [ESC] from boot menu, select USB device
  
• Install LibreELEC, GalliumOS, or your OS of choice
  

[nickr]

s/openelec/libreelec

[jacko5]

Then put the USB into the chromebox and install Openelec ??
Cheers.

yes, just like the first post here says:

For a standalone setup, you will need to perform the following steps:

• Open the ChromeBox and remove the write-protect screw
  
• Put the ChromeBox in developer mode
  
• Download/run the Kodi E-Z Setup Script
  
• Select the Standalone / coreboot Install option, which will backup your stock firmware/BIOS and flash a custom one
  
• Create install media for desired OS. Script includes option to create install media for LibreELEC
  
• Power off ChromeBox
  
• Connect/plug-in USB install media (if not using LibreELEC media you just created)
  
• Power on ChromeBox, Press [ESC] from boot menu, select USB device
  
• Install LibreELEC, GalliumOS, or your OS of choice
  

Matt.
Once again many thanks.
Does my Samsung series 3 i5 chromebox have a screw to remove or is it a jumper thing to do ( it has not arrived yet ) ?

[Matt Devo]

Matt.
Once again many thanks.
Does my Samsung series 3 i5 chromebox have a screw to remove or is it a jumper thing to do ( it has not arrived yet ) ?

jumper, it shows you exactly in the link I gave you before, and you also quoted it in the other thread you bumped

[jacko5]

Matt,
Thanks.

[situ]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for all the wonderful work done here . Matt thanks a lot for all your work.
Need a small help from you i am trying to prep the Chromebox for installing Kodi ( Asus ChromeBox CN60)
But as soon as i remove the write protection screw and boot the machine using the paperclip the Keyboard (ctrl+D) does not work.
I thought it is an issue with the keyboard but no once i Have the Screw back in everything works just fine.
any ideas where am i messing up. Is there a specific port i need to use the keyboard on.

Thanks a lot for your help

[Matt Devo]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for all the wonderful work done here . Matt thanks a lot for all your work.
Need a small help from you i am trying to prep the Chromebox for installing Kodi ( Asus ChromeBox CN60)
But as soon as i remove the write protection screw and boot the machine using the paperclip the Keyboard (ctrl+D) does not work.
I thought it is an issue with the keyboard but no once i Have the Screw back in everything works just fine.
any ideas where am i messing up. Is there a specific port i need to use the keyboard on.

Thanks a lot for your help

there's no correlation between the write-protect screw and USB keyboard functionality, but if that's what you're seeing then I'd put the box in Developer Mode first, then remove the write-protect screw. All that matters is that the screw is removed prior to booting up and running any script options which require it

[jacko5]

Matt,
Ok i have done developer mode, and soldered the 2 pins together.
Started the chromebox and tried to run the script after pressing control shift t one my bluetooth usb keyboard and any commands i put say ..cd not a command etc.
God knows what i am doing wrong.
Also i and not sure how to login with chronos in shell .. it also says wrong command.
Sorry for being a bit thick.

Edit,
Ignore the above.
Got everything to run,backed up chrome firmware to USB.
Installed core firmware.
Made a libre USB then in the menu it said rebooting and asked me to press esc on reboot.
The chromebox did not reboot at all.
Its totally dead now not sure what to do.
It will not power on at all.

[jacko5]

Further to the above.
I unplugged the chromebox for a few mins and then plugged it back in.
Now the power button lights up but nothing at all on screen.

[Matt Devo]

Further to the above.
I unplugged the chromebox for a few mins and then plugged it back in.
Now the power button lights up but nothing at all on screen.

which output are you using / what type of display is connected? I know that Samsung box was kinda weird when I tested one

[jacko5]

Matt,
Using the display port on the Samsung with a HDMI / display port adapter.
The Samsung chromebox is lit up on the power button .. blue .. but nothing on the tv screen ( Panasonic 50gt60 plasma ) via my Denon HDMI amplifier ..i know the input is ok as when i connect my ugoos android box on the same input via hdmi (display port hdmi adapted not connected ) its all ok.