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This information is also available in the users manual for these products. The below information is a bit more extensive and also contains some extra tips. It is valid for Bubba Server, B2 and Excito B3 (aka B1, B2, B3). | This information is also available in the users manual for these products. The below information is a bit more extensive and also contains some extra tips. It is valid for Bubba Server, B2 and Excito B3 (aka B1, B2, B3). | ||
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= Why? = | |||
A complete re-install can be needed for several reasons - you messed something up while playing around; you have upgraded your hard drive etc. The solution is easy - restore your B3 to factory state by following these instructions. | |||
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= How? = | |||
== B1 == | |||
#You need an USB stick, with minimum 256 MB free. Do like this: | |||
#Download the install image from [http://www.excito.com/content/manuals-and-other-downloads here]. | |||
#Unzip the file to the USB-stick root. Now, the USB stick should have a folder named 'install' in the root. | |||
#Shut down your B1 and remove power (unplug the power cable from B3). | |||
#Insert the USB stick in any of the USB ports. | |||
#Press the rear button whlie applying power. | |||
#When you see the front lamp turning green - release the button. | |||
#Wait while B3 is formatting the disk and installing the system. Note that this takes some time - approximately 10-15 minutes with 1 TB disk. You can see the activty by watching the USB stick lamp and the hard drive light (visible through the Kensington lock hole). | |||
#When done, B3 automatically boots (front LED turning purple). When booted, the front LED turns blue. | |||
#All done!<br> | |||
== B2 == | == B2 == | ||
== B3 == | == B3 == | ||
You need an USB stick, with minimum 512 MB free. Do like this: | You need an USB stick, with minimum 512 MB free. Do like this: | ||
#Download the install image from [http://www.excito.com/content/manuals-and-other-downloads here]. | #Download the install image from [http://www.excito.com/content/manuals-and-other-downloads here]. | ||
#Unzip the file to the USB-stick root. Now, the USB stick should have a folder named 'install' in the root. | #Unzip the file to the USB-stick root. Now, the USB stick should have a folder named 'install' in the root. | ||
#Shut down your B3 and remove power (unplug the power cable from B3) | #Shut down your B3 and remove power (unplug the power cable from B3). | ||
#Insert the USB stick in any of the USB ports. | #Unplug any external disks you may have connected, as well as other USB sticks or gadgets. | ||
#Press the rear button whlie applying power. | #Insert the USB stick in any of the USB ports. | ||
# | #Press the rear button whlie applying power. | ||
#Wait while B3 is formatting the disk and installing the system. Note that this takes some time - approximately 10 minutes with 1 TB disk. You can see the activty by watching the USB stick lamp and the hard drive light (visible through the Kensington lock hole) | #When you see the front lamp turning green - release the button. | ||
#When done, B3 automatically boots (front LED turning purple). When booted, the front LED turns blue. | #Wait while B3 is formatting the disk and installing the system. Note that this takes some time - approximately 10-15 minutes with 1 TB disk. You can see the activty by watching the USB stick lamp and the hard drive light (visible through the Kensington lock hole). | ||
#When done, B3 automatically boots (front LED turning purple). When booted, the front LED turns blue. | |||
#All done! | #All done! | ||
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= What if I don't want to delete all my data? = | |||
Relax. There is an option that can be set of - not formatting the hard drive and keeping your user data while still re-installing your system | |||
Relax. There is an option that can be set of - not formatting the hard drive and keeping your user data while still re-installing your system | |||
TBD | TBD | ||
= Using the install stick as a rescue system = | = Using the install stick as a rescue system = | ||
Forgot your root password? Locked yourself out while fiddling with ssh settings? No worries, there is a way: | Forgot your root password? Locked yourself out while fiddling with ssh settings? No worries, there is a way to get back in control without having to reinstall: | ||
TBD | TBD |
Revision as of 14:48, 28 September 2011
This information is also available in the users manual for these products. The below information is a bit more extensive and also contains some extra tips. It is valid for Bubba Server, B2 and Excito B3 (aka B1, B2, B3).
Why?
A complete re-install can be needed for several reasons - you messed something up while playing around; you have upgraded your hard drive etc. The solution is easy - restore your B3 to factory state by following these instructions.
How?
B1
- You need an USB stick, with minimum 256 MB free. Do like this:
- Download the install image from here.
- Unzip the file to the USB-stick root. Now, the USB stick should have a folder named 'install' in the root.
- Shut down your B1 and remove power (unplug the power cable from B3).
- Insert the USB stick in any of the USB ports.
- Press the rear button whlie applying power.
- When you see the front lamp turning green - release the button.
- Wait while B3 is formatting the disk and installing the system. Note that this takes some time - approximately 10-15 minutes with 1 TB disk. You can see the activty by watching the USB stick lamp and the hard drive light (visible through the Kensington lock hole).
- When done, B3 automatically boots (front LED turning purple). When booted, the front LED turns blue.
- All done!
B2
B3
You need an USB stick, with minimum 512 MB free. Do like this:
- Download the install image from here.
- Unzip the file to the USB-stick root. Now, the USB stick should have a folder named 'install' in the root.
- Shut down your B3 and remove power (unplug the power cable from B3).
- Unplug any external disks you may have connected, as well as other USB sticks or gadgets.
- Insert the USB stick in any of the USB ports.
- Press the rear button whlie applying power.
- When you see the front lamp turning green - release the button.
- Wait while B3 is formatting the disk and installing the system. Note that this takes some time - approximately 10-15 minutes with 1 TB disk. You can see the activty by watching the USB stick lamp and the hard drive light (visible through the Kensington lock hole).
- When done, B3 automatically boots (front LED turning purple). When booted, the front LED turns blue.
- All done!
What if I don't want to delete all my data?
Relax. There is an option that can be set of - not formatting the hard drive and keeping your user data while still re-installing your system
TBD
Using the install stick as a rescue system
Forgot your root password? Locked yourself out while fiddling with ssh settings? No worries, there is a way to get back in control without having to reinstall:
TBD