[Pondering]

Ah, mine's a standalone HTPC, maybe worth a dualboot with xp at a later date.

Here's the ISO and usb boot program link:

http://www.xbmcfreak.nl/en/xbmcfreak-liv...verick-v2/

[steve1977]

Ah, mine's a standalone HTPC, maybe worth a dualboot with xp at a later date.

Here's the ISO and usb boot program link:

http://www.xbmcfreak.nl/en/xbmcfreak-liv...verick-v2/

I tried, but unfortunately the movie still plays with stutters (and much more noticeably the audio is completely out of sync). I changed the "audio settings" from HDMI to "analog", but left all other options unchanged. Did you make any other changes?

[Pondering]

I unfortunately don't own an HDMI tuner, so I use the mini-optical jack for my audio, and disable HDMI-audio.

The standby doesn't appear to function just yet, more to come.

[digifiend]

1. Install XBMC from USB onto SSD from XBMCfreak LiveCD 10.00 maverick v2 ISO
http://www.xbmcfreak.nl/en/xbmcfreak-liv...verick-v2/ <- LiveCD ISO
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ <- Unetbootin

2. Enable Wi-Fi
http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=709...tcount=147

3. Make changes in SSH Config file
http://www.jonathanmoeller.com/screed/?p=2097
(changed PermitRootLogin to no, added AllowUsers line to restrict logins, may change port)

Worked out of the box, but I havent tried this on my home setup (better labs at work) Any suggestions on what I might need to add, configure to get this finalized?

[Pondering]

I still haven't gotten USB-wake to work.

I even updated the bios to a beta drive (Quiet boot now shows the AMI logo! *gasp* and other SATA options)

Just curious what Sleep mode do you set your BIOS to? S1 / S3 / Auto?


Edit: Looking through the BIOS I've noticed that the last few versions have no options within the Wake Config...was there a USB Wake in there?

[Pondering]

My bad, forgot to hit "Load Defaults" in BIOS after updating.

The Wake on USB/KB option is Enabled, however they still will not wake.

[Pondering]

Standby/Wake now working with remote + dinovo edge!
Just had to add a small startup script....Writing up a step-by-step this weekend (for when I inevitably install updated versions)

[sstavross]

I ask my question again:

I already have 2.5 HDD and 1 GB ram(from old laptop).
Will it play play smoothly 1080p content? Not recordings mythtv. etc. Just normal mkv movies 1080p at 24Hz. In windows 7 or live.

Please someone?

[Pondering]

I ask my question again:

I already have 2.5 HDD and 1 GB ram(from old laptop).
Will it play play smoothly 1080p content? Not recordings mythtv. etc. Just normal mkv movies 1080p at 24Hz. In windows 7 or live.

Please someone?

In [Live] I've streamed a 1080p, 12gb .mkv from my server without any issues. I have 2gb of ram (256mb vram visible in bios) and a small SSD however.

Ram is rather inexpensive, this is the exact one I purchased (and at the time it was on sale for $45!)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=37152&vpn=VS2GSDS800D2

[strandedhuman]

Might be able to get my hands on a "foxconn nt330i" with 2 gigs of ram and a 60gig OCZ Vertex SSD w/windows 7 installed for $340.

Does this sound like a deal or am I getting ripped off?

Thank you!

Strandedhuman!

[Pondering]

Might be able to get my hands on a "foxconn nt330i" with 2 gigs of ram and a 60gig OCZ Vertex SSD w/windows 7 installed for $340.

Does this sound like a deal or am I getting ripped off?

Thank you!

Strandedhuman!

Breaking down the price (off the top of my head I'm on my mobile)

- Foxconn ~$170-180 (depending on sale price)
- 2 gigs ram ~$35
- windows 7 (do you get a key?) ~depends on version
- 60gb vertex ~$80?

This new or used?

[strandedhuman]

Not sure if I get a key or not. I'll have to ask. It's used...

[sebj]

Has anyone modded the fan?

Considering it, but haven't found a definite plan quite yet.

Though of strapping on a huge video card passive heatsink, but the screw holes are offset a bit ...

[Pondering]

0.0 - Preface:

Better late than never.... =)

Commands to be typed will be within Quotes

1.0 - My Hardware:
- Foxconn NT-330I-A-B-NA-A NVIDIA ION 1 x 200Pin NVIDIA ION Black Barebone System
(http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp...6856119016)
- OCZ Onyx Series Indilinx 32GB 2.5IN SATA2 SSD
(http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=51614)
- Corsair VS2GSDS800D2 PC2-6400 2GB 1X2GB DDR2-800 200PIN SODIMM
(http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=37152)
- Rosewill WMC Remote control/Rcvr RRC-127 for Win 7
(http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp...6880101003)
- Logitech diNovo Edge 2-Tone Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard
(http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp...6823126008)
- Secondary PC running Win7
- Kingston Datatraveler 102 - 8GB USB Flash Drive
(http://pricecanada.com/click.php?id=3778551)

2.0 - My Software:

- XBMCFreak Maverick v2
(http://www.xbmcfreak.nl/en/xbmcfreak-liv...verick-v2/)
- UNetbootin
(http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/)
- Foxconn NT-330I BIOS (Beta) - 943F1P07.ROM
(http://www.multiupload.com/RFUKPFQGPU) *Use at own risk, Beta software*

3.0 - Preparation:

- Optional: Flash BIOS to latest Beta .ROM for SATA AHCI and fixed Quiet Mode Boot Logo
- Install UNetbootin on secondary PC
- Make bootable USB drive from .ISO
- Make sure Foxconn BIOS set to boot USB drive first
- Plug into a wired network

4.0 - Basic Install Process:

- Boot from USB Drive
- Select: Install XBMCLive
- Select: English
- Select: Canada or United States
- Select: Guided - use entire disk
- Hit Enter
- Hit Left Arrow then Enter
...Wait at a blue screen while it formats
- Choose a Name: xbmc
- Choose a Username: xbmc
- Choose a Password: ____
- Verify Password: ____
- (Optional) Verify a weak Password
...Wait while installation finishes
- Hit Enter
- Remove USB Drive after system shuts down
- Turn system on, XBMC should boot up

5.0 - Fix Ethernet (If no network was plugged in during install) (Optional)

- Hit: Ctrl+Alt+F2
- Enter your Username
- Enter your Password
- Edit the network adapters:

sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces

- Enter your Password
- Add to the end (if it doesn't already exist):

auto eth0
iface eth0 inet dhcp

- Hit Ctrl+X, Y, Enter to save
- Restart network adapters:

sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart

...[OK]'s should appear beside enabled network adapters
- Reboot:

sudo reboot

6.0 - WPA2-Personal Wifi setup (Optional)

- Hit: Ctrl+Alt+F2
- Enter your Username
- Enter your Password
- Update the repos?:

sudo apt-get update

- Enter your Password
...Wait
- Find out the Wifi_SSID_For_Your_Network and the Wifi_Password_For_Your_Network and use them in the following:
- Encrypt your Wifi_Password:

wpa_passphrase Wifi_SSID_For_Your_Network Wifi_Password_For_Your_Network

- Write down the long string after psk=, (easy to write 8 rows of 8 characters, 64 total), these will be the The_64_Characters_To_Write_Down
- Edit network adapters:

sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces

- (Optional) If using wifi-only remove the two eth0 lines
- Add to the end:

auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet dhcp
wpa-ssid Wifi_SSID_For_Your_Network
wpa-ap-scan 1
wpa-proto RSN
wpa-pairwise TKIP
wpa-group TKIP
wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
wpa-psk The_64_Characters_To_Write_Down

- Hit Ctrl+X, Y, Enter to save
- Restart network adapters:

sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart

...[OK]'s should appear beside enabled network adapters
- Reboot:

sudo reboot

7.0 Fix Suspend Bugs:

- Inside XBMC go to System, System, Power Saving
- In the Shutdown Function option select: Suspend
- Hit: Ctrl+Alt+F2
- Enter your Username
- Enter your Password
- Reconfigure lirc:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure lirc

- Enter your Password
- Select: Windows Media Center Transceivers/Remotes (all)
- Select: Microsoft Windows Media Center V2 (usb) : Direct TV Receiver
...[OK]'s should appear
- Edit the grub:

sudo nano /etc/default/grub

- Find the line at the bottom: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="blah blah blah"
- Add to the end of that line the bolded text:

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="blah blah blah usbcore.autosuspend=-1"

- Hit Ctrl+X, Y, Enter to save
- Update the grub:

sudo update-grub

- List wakeup triggers:

cat /proc/acpi/wakeup

- We are going to set USB0 to wakeup (USB0 is on the back at the bottom beside the white DVI port, plug your IR Receiver there)
- Edit: /etc/rc.local:

sudo nano /etc/rc.local

- Add to the bottom right above "exit 0":

echo "USB0" > /proc/acpi/wakeup

- Hit Ctrl+X, Y, Enter to save
- List the USB devices:

lsusb

- Find your IR Receiver
- Write down the ####:#### after ID (Mine was 1784:0011, if different change below appropriately)
- Make a new script:

sudo nano /etc/udev/rules.d/90-mcewakeup.rules

- Add in one line:

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1784", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0011" RUN+="/bin/sh -c 'echo enabled > /sys$env{DEVPATH}/../power/wakeup'"

- Hit Ctrl+X, Y, Enter to save
- Set permissions:

sudo chmod 755 /etc/udev/rules.d/90-mcewakeup.rules

- Reboot:

sudo reboot

- Cross fingers and try the Power On/Off button on your remote!

[silencery]

@Pondering

Thanks for posting your guide! I had everything working EXCEPT for usb wake (Turns out it was the bios. I was on 943F1P06), and your guide got everything running.