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      How to install emteria.OS on Intel x86 (NUC)

      This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to flash emteria.OS, configure your x86 device, and afterwards install emteria.OS

      Note: Supported are x86 devices with Intel Core i3-, i5-, i7-, and i9-CPUs starting with the 8th generation (Coffee Lake).

      The emteria.OS release for x86 is based on Intel's Celadon Project, which accelerates development, improves efficiency, and enables reliable scaling.

      Flash an USB flash drive:

      1. Download emteria installer.

      2. Read our tutorial on where to find and download the installer for your OS.
        installation-step-by-step-emteria-installers

      3. Choose a USB drive with a size of 16 GB to 128 GB for the installation of emteria.OS
      4. Follow these steps to flash emteria.OS:
        Caution: all data on the USB drive will be removed first!
        installation-step-by-step-windows-4-installer
        celadon-install
      5. If you were provided configuration files, than reconnect the USB drive when the installer finishes and mount /boot partition. Copy loader Folder and .ini files on /boot. Confirm replacing files.
      6. Disconnect USB drive and connect it to your Intel x86 device and power the device.

      Note: We only support one HDMI display on NUCs; usually HDMI port 2. If the display only shows Linux kernel output and no boot animation / Android screen, please try a different HDMI out.

      Device preparation:

      1. Plug the flashed USB drive in any USB port of your target x86 device
      2. Power the device and enter the BIOS options
      3. Select the USB drive to boot from first
      4. In boot options disable "Secure Boot":
        secure_boot
      5. In "Security Features" enable "Intel Virtualization Technology" and "Intel VT-d":
        security_features
      6. Save your settings and reboot
      7. On the first boot screen press the right button to select boot medium (e.g. ESC/F11) and select boot from USB drive
      8. "Press enter to start installation" within 6 seconds of the message, otherwise Live Boot from USB drive is performed
      9. Select the drive to install, e.g. /dev/sba or /dev/mmcblk1 (see displayed storage tree)
      10. There is an automatic reboot after installation. On first boot screen press button to select boot medium and select "UEFI OS". At this point you can disconnect the USB drive
      11. First boot can take longer as apps are optimized.