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
| Device | Release Date | Support | Config |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel NUC5CPYH | Q3 2015 | yes | generic_x86_64 |
| Intel NUC6CAYH | Q4 2016 | yes | generic_x86_64 |
| Intel NUC6CAYS | Q4 2016 | yes | generic_x86_64 |
| Intel NUC7i3DNHE | Q3 2017 | yes | generic_x86_64 |
| Intel NUC10i3FNK2 | Q4 2019 | yes | generic_x86_64 |
| Gigabyte GB-BPCE-3455 | 2017 | yes* | generic_x86_64 |
* needs 'nomodeset' in cmdline.txt if you want a console
Requirements
- x86-64 support
- UEFI boot
- SATA/AHCI or eMMC storage
- Supported NIC:
- Intel Gigabit NIC (e1000, igb - via Linux mainline)
- Intel PCIe Gigabit NIC (e1000e - via out-of-tree module in https://github.com/home-assistant/operating-system/tree/dev/buildroot-external/package/intel-e1000e)
- Realtek Gigabit NIC (r8169)
- Intel Wireless Wifi 802.11ac (iwlwifi, see below)
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