2018-03-29, 09:37
(2018-03-28, 19:55)Matt Devo Wrote:Hi Matt,(2018-03-28, 09:14)GG909 Wrote: I had openelec installed and wanted to do a clean install, i messed it up totally because i am a idiot.
Box is a CN60 Asus Chromebox
Write protect screw has been taken out
I have tried to do a full factory reset to Chrome but it seems I cant, I used the rest function to try and boot chrome install from USB but it gets to the chrome flash screen then just reboots. I am trying to get into to Chrome to force the box to boot from USB/Linux then use the Firmware utility script to reset to default and start from there to install Libre//.
Have tried several USBs, bluetooth keyboard (Now on wired) and getting nowhere. I don't get the boot function CTRL D at boot...see attached pic - any ideas please?
Here is the boot screen that flashes for about 1 second, was hard to get a photo of it - https://imgur.com/8z4PyES
ok, so here's what's going on: you restored the (broken) stock SeaBIOS, and have it set to auto boot in Legacy mode, so SeaBIOS is trying/failing to boot ChromeOS.
here's what you need to do:
- boot ChromeOS via CTRL+D before it auto boots in Legacy mode/into SeaBIOS
- run my firmware utility script per wiki instructions
- flash custom coreboot firmware (UEFI)
- create LibreELEC install media (using my script or the LE USB creator tool)
- reboot, install LE from USB
if the Chromebox boots into Recovery Mode when you hit CTRL+D, then use recovery media to restore ChromeOS first, then follow my instructions above.
Thank you for taking the time and helping me through this, I ran your instructions as indicated and got it all sorted and Libreelec is now running and all sorted. Thank you! Legend! After a week or two of trying to figure it out, your instructions I had it sorted in about 15 Min!