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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

DeviceRelease DateSupportConfig
Intel NUC5CPYHQ3 2015yesgeneric_x86_64
Intel NUC6CAYHQ4 2016yesgeneric_x86_64
Intel NUC6CAYSQ4 2016yesgeneric_x86_64
Intel NUC7i3DNHEQ3 2017yesgeneric_x86_64
Intel NUC10i3FNK2Q4 2019yesgeneric_x86_64
Gigabyte GB-BPCE-34552017yes*generic_x86_64

* needs 'nomodeset' in cmdline.txt if you want a console

Requirements

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 integrated in Intel Wireless cards working OK, other options 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