Linux ChromeBox Kodi E-Z Setup Script (LibreELEC/Linux+Kodi) [2017/02/21]
(2014-12-08, 09:08)tr0nllam Wrote: Has anyone had an issues using the DisplayPort on the Asus Chromebox in Openelec? I am trying to use a DisplayPort to HDMI cable for audio only, but I'm getting nowhere. I've hooked it up to both my TV and computer monitor and I can't get video or audio when it's connected. Does anyone have any possible fixes?

As I was just messing around with it some more, I realized that it does briefly give me a picture while it is booting up, but it goes off before I ever see the Openelec boot image. Any ideas?

DisplayPort works fine by itself, it's what I use here. DisplayPort as audio only? Not sure that's a supported configuration, or why you're trying to do that.


(2014-12-08, 13:40)sf56 Wrote: Hi Guys,
While trying to install standalone Ubuntu I reached a point where the system ask me to choose one of the following options:
The computer currently has multiple OS on it. what would you like to do?
1) Erase disk and install Ubuntu
2) Encrypt the new Ubuntu ....
3) Use LVM with the new Ubuntu .....

something else
you can create or resize partitions ....

so, which one should I use assuming I would like to be able to recover chromeOS?

Thanks
SF

#1. Returning to stock just requires re-flashing the stock firmware, then using Google's recovery tool to create the recovery media (which reloads ChromeOS), as per the wiki.

(2014-12-08, 13:49)danfloss Wrote: Hi I have my new asus chrome box sitting here in front of me and find i am in a bit of a quandary. I was all set for a stand alone openelec install but am now considering a stand alone Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with a 'boot straight into xbmc' setup so that i can when the need arises have a desktop which i seem to understand supports nexflix hd through chrome browser and Skype. I use Skype a lot, I'm also totally new to ubuntu is there downfalls to this approach

this is basically what XBMCbuntu (now KodiBuntu) does. You can DIY or wait for the Kodibuntu release once it hits stable.

(2014-12-08, 14:41)Human_USB Wrote: Howdy,

Kodi can be installed inside of Ubuntu as well ( http://kodi.wiki/view/Installing_XBMC_for_Linux ), but the overhead of Ubuntu in the background maybe too much....but you will not know until you see it stutter or not as you watch media.

there's very little to no performance overhead running a full linux distro vs OpenELEC.

(2014-12-08, 15:44)pglover19 Wrote: Do I need to install a separate app on the ChromeBox to enable SSH connection? I am using Putty and getting the message "Network Error: Connection Refused".

Starting with OE 5.0 RC1, SSH is defaulted to disabled on the first run wizard; you have to select it to be enabled. If you didn't enable it at that time, then you can either do a soft reset (to force the wizard to run again) or boot a live Linux USB stick and then manually edit the extlinux.conf file in the root of sda1 to add 'ssh' to the kernel command line parameter list.

(2014-12-08, 16:11)hdmkv Wrote: Before I get another Chromebox, this time a Acer CXI-2GKM, just want to check if anyone has this and run the script fine for OpeELEC standalone or dual? Noticed Acer has the Intel Celeron 2957U vs. 2955U on ASUS and HP. Assuming should be fine with either chip?

Yes, but the write-protect screw for the Acer is in a different place than the others, due to it's different physical configuration. I'll be adding a pic to the wiki soon (and updating the script to check for WP disable before flashing)

(2014-12-08, 16:38)pglover19 Wrote: My library content is not being updated upon startup.. I have "Update library on startup" enabled. The manual update is working fine. Anyone else having the same problem? I also noticed that there is an XBMC Library Updater Addon as well. Need help..

this isn't a ChromeBox/setup/hardware question

(2014-12-08, 16:56)leo5111 Wrote: in linux do we have hardware acceleration? all the arm android boxes do not have it because i guess arm wont release the driver source

yes, and the ARM-based Android boxes mostly do as well (it's just not as mature/stable). Please read the wiki.
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Messages In This Thread
Chromebox and Qwerty Air Mouse - by rahjer - 2014-08-13, 04:51
Wake from suspend K400 - by dontknowhow - 2014-08-20, 16:05
DisplayPort - by Charles R - 2014-08-29, 21:33
HP Chromebox 4Gb - by P3ws - 2014-09-20, 08:51
BIOS update fails - by gkingsmill - 2014-10-17, 12:05
Great Expierience - by pmpartners - 2014-12-06, 16:00
RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.3 - 2014/12/02] - by Matt Devo - 2014-12-08, 18:05
3D support (auto swtich) - by zaldwaik - 2014-12-23, 07:27
High Idle CPU - by ToBeFrank - 2015-02-28, 03:29
HELP!!! - by code_19 - 2015-03-22, 04:49
R3.15 - 2015/03/19] - by nickr - 2015-03-25, 20:55
Skipping Frames - by busta.rhymes - 2015-07-29, 15:40
External disks not sleeping... - by sixburgh - 2015-10-14, 22:02
ChromeBOX2 success in dualboot - by fishypops - 2015-11-08, 19:05
Confirm Bricked Chromebox - by Bogustime - 2016-03-20, 19:24
(LibreELEC Bluetooth not working - by jerndl - 2017-01-06, 18:20
New Audio Problem - by Pajoe - 2019-01-19, 01:20
RE: New Audio Problem - by Matt Devo - 2019-01-19, 11:13
Powering on with TV turned off - by robca - 2021-07-18, 21:20
RE: Powering on with TV turned off - by robca - 2021-07-21, 19:10
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