Linux ChromeBox Kodi E-Z Setup Script (LibreELEC/Linux+Kodi) [2017/02/21] - Printable Version +- Kodi Community Forum (https://forum.kodi.tv) +-- Forum: Discussions (https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=222) +--- Forum: Hardware (https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=112) +--- Thread: Linux ChromeBox Kodi E-Z Setup Script (LibreELEC/Linux+Kodi) [2017/02/21] (/showthread.php?tid=194362) Pages:
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RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Matt Devo - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 04:14)BBock727 Wrote: I'm Getting it much more frequently than you. I'll have to test a few files but with one one file I tried to play, it happened 4 times after reboot. I kept trying in the same location of the video send me a PM with more info on the file if you have something that's reproduceable RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - kupochu - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 03:38)Matt Devo Wrote:(2015-02-04, 02:44)kupochu Wrote: Hi, this script is amazing, I've been using XBMCBuntu for the past few months with 0 problems. However, when trying to update it today, it seems to have picked up the version from 2015-01-29, not the most recent one. Wait, so if I installed OpenElec over Kodibuntu, I wouldn't have to update the firmware to support OE 5.0.1? This is why I asked, in the first place, on why the coreboot firmware wasn't getting that update from earlier. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - carlson.v - 2015-02-04 Hi I am wanting to know how to install standalone ubuntu on my chrome box? I apologize if this is the incorrect place to bring it up but I thought I may get pointed I'm the right direction. I have the device in developer mode and the write protect screw removed. I have been unable to find guidance on Ubuntu standalone all that I have found is references to install whatever Linux distro you want but no clear instruction on how it's done. I know that I need to put the OS on a usb stick and then hit the esc key when the device boots up and then install from the stick but there is so many files for Ubuntu I don't know which one to choose for this particular purpose. Thanks in advance to whoever can help me RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - nickr - 2015-02-04 Same as installing any other OS. When you choose to install from a ubuntu boot medium, it actually doesn't give much option. Just go through the install gui, and it will be there. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Manic D - 2015-02-04 OpenELEC updated to the latest, and on boot I get: Quote:Error in check_disks: could not repair filesystem, dropping to debug she'll, try to run 'fsck' manually: *** Saw a few posts at the OE forums about it : Quote:The boot process checks the disk for errors and if detected boot stops so you can fix them, e.g. "fsck /dev/sda" ..runs a filesystem check on /dev/sda. You will need to figure out the /dev/device for the partitions on your boot disk (ls /dev/sd*, and ls /dev/mmc*). Once fixed "reboot" should get things working again. This will probably be seen most on systems with no power management which are inherently more prone to filesystem issues. I need to know what the partition names on the Chromebox might be so I can fix this. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - nickr - 2015-02-04 /dev/sda* RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Manic D - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 08:58)nickr Wrote: /dev/sda*D'oh! I thought the asterisk was where I needed to enter something specific. Now it says need terminal for interactive repairs. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - nickr - 2015-02-04 You do really need to enter something specific. But tab completion will show you all the options. ie type fdisk /dev/sda<tab><tab> you should be able to see all the options. I don't think you'll be able to do any harm trying to repair a partition that is not damaged, so do them all. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Manic D - 2015-02-04 I get invalid syntax with that. I give up for tonight. I will check back tomorrow and see if I can figure it out. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Matt Devo - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 06:23)kupochu Wrote: Wait, so if I installed OpenElec over Kodibuntu, I wouldn't have to update the firmware to support OE 5.0.1? This is why I asked, in the first place, on why the coreboot firmware wasn't getting that update from earlier. you're confusing two unrelated things. If you have the standalone firmware flashed, you can install any OS you want (other than ChromeOS and Windows prior to 8.1). The firmware and OS are not coupled in any way. (2015-02-04, 07:08)carlson.v Wrote: Hi I am wanting to know how to install standalone ubuntu on my chrome box? I apologize if this is the incorrect place to bring it up but I thought I may get pointed I'm the right direction. I have the device in developer mode and the write protect screw removed. I have been unable to find guidance on Ubuntu standalone all that I have found is references to install whatever Linux distro you want but no clear instruction on how it's done. I know that I need to put the OS on a usb stick and then hit the esc key when the device boots up and then install from the stick but there is so many files for Ubuntu I don't know which one to choose for this particular purpose. Thanks in advance to whoever can help me 1) follow steps for standalone setup 2) install Ubuntu instead of OpenELEC Info on creating the Ubuntu USB installer is on Ubuntu's site, and is no different than on any other 64-bit x86 PC. (2015-02-04, 08:13)Manic D Wrote: I need to know what the partition names on the Chromebox might be so I can fix this. RTFW. This exact issue and the resolution are listed in the troubleshooting section. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Manic D - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 08:13)Manic D Wrote: I need to know what the partition names on the Chromebox might be so I can fix this. Quote:RTFW. This exact issue and the resolution are listed in the troubleshooting section.Thanks. Sorry I forgot to check the wiki. I get this result after running fsck on sda2: Bad magic number in super-block superblock invalid, trying backup blocks bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/sda2 The superblock could not be read or does not describe a valid ext2/ext3/ext4 filesystem. etc... ...you might trying running e2fsck with an alternate superblock: e2fsck -b 8193 <device> or e2fsck -b 32768 <device> RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Matt Devo - 2015-02-04 not sure, I'd try the suggestions it listed (ie, run e2fsck -b 8193 /dev/sda2), but sounds like the filesystem might be hosed, and a fresh install might be the path of least resistance. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - Manic D - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 10:20)Matt Devo Wrote: not sure, I'd try the suggestions it listed (ie, run e2fsck -b 8193 /dev/sda2), but sounds like the filesystem might be hosed, and a fresh install might be the path of least resistance.I'm gonna do a fresh install. Thanks again. RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - naloj - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-04, 04:14)BBock727 Wrote:(2015-02-03, 23:59)naloj Wrote:I'm Getting it much more frequently than you. I'll have to test a few files but with one one file I tried to play, it happened 4 times after reboot. I kept trying in the same location of the video(2015-02-03, 23:32)crimper Wrote: Same problem. Nothing interesting in kodi logs when this happens. Hoping Openelec 5.0.1 brings more stability. I just got my Chromebox on Saturday and setup on Sunday so I haven't had much time to mess with it. Last night: 720p h264 mkv via smb played ok for 42 mins. 720p h264 mkv via smb had to buffer twice and was a tad slow about it but was otherwise ok for 42 mins. Tried to play something via ServerWMC and connection failed. Pretty sure ethernet dropped again. GF played back show via xbox 360 fine. This morning: Tried to play a show for my daughter; network down. Verified network was up according to the openelec interface but couldn't ping. Rebooted, played 480p h264 mp4 ok for 7 mins. Played second 480p h264 mp4 show; froze after 2 mins. UI was unresponsive to mouse/kbd input for a few minutes. Was about to reboot it when I saw that the default 3 min screensaver dim kicked in. UI was responsive again. Network came back on it's own. I did ssh in after the network came back on it's own and no errors or messages of any kind in the dmesg buffer. So it's not the link going up/down I don't think (still need to verify link lights on switch/NIC). I had an i5 NUC (D54250WYKH1) connected to the same switch with the same cable and it never had any network playback issues. (ServerWMC, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video). Decided to downgrade since it was so overpowered for what I was doing. I'm at work now and couldn't ssh or ping it. Then tried again a few minutes later and it's up. Really weird. I saw there's a fix for Atheros 93xx cards freezing the whole system in the kernel changelog for 3.8.15. Quote:commit 587a7ba37c5c1e53731b6b48dcde7b17a682b5ac Card in my Asus Chromebox is a 9462 though but I still find it very suspicious. Going to pull the card and see if that helps any. If not will try to load Arch on there so I can mess around a bit when it happens again. EDIT: Forgot to mention the USB devices I have attached which may be relevant in finding some sort of commonality: - Logitech unifying receiver (via usb extension cable for K400) - FLIRC (not setup/used yet) - Turtle Beach soundcard (not setup/used yet) RE: Asus/HP/Acer/Dell ChromeBox EZ Setup (OpenELEC/Linux+Kodi) [v3.11 - 2015/02/03] - bhampton - 2015-02-04 (2015-02-03, 15:00)fritsch Wrote: Concerning VC-1: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55728161/OpenELEC-Generic.x86_64-5.0.1-vc1.tar Hi,... I loaded up this version on my chrome box and tested. With Vaapi acceleration on I got blocky artifacts in at least 2 of my VC1 movies. Deep Blue Sea starting at 6:11 and Jurassic Park starting at 3:11. Both of these scenes can be difficult to process as in the Deep Blue Sea scene people are speaking behind a spinning plane prop and in the Jurassic Park scene lights are flashing like strobes everywhere. When I turn Vaapi acceleration for VC1 off - Both these scenes play back without the artifacts. This is no different ... no better or worse than it has always been. I would leave Vaapi for VC1 off at all times but other VC1 encodes seem to need it. The Dark Knight is an example and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.... Both of those are choppy without Vaapi for VC1. If you still would like a log posted, then I will go read how to do it and do it because I want to do my part... however, would you want that with the Vaapi for VC1 on or off at the time and with the blocky movie or the choppy movie? Unless I find other movies with trouble I think my plan would be to just leave Vaapi for VC1 on most of the time and try to remember to turn it off for those 2 movies. Again.... thank you for all help.... -Brian |