(2015-03-18, 16:30)Matt Devo Wrote: this has nothing to do with the script, but I'm in a generous mode today.
It's telling you exactly what the issue is - gbb.flags is nonzero, and one of the flags that is set is preventing you from disabling developer mode. Use the script to reset the boot options to the default (which sets gbb.flags to zero), reboot, and you should be able to return to normal/verified boot mode.

(2015-03-18, 16:38)danfloss Wrote:

(2015-03-18, 05:54)Matt Devo Wrote: script update 03/17/2015:

- update OpenELEC to 5.0.6 (stable, Kodi 14.2)
- added script function to create standalone Kodibuntu install media, using HugeGreenBug's updated Kodibuntu ISO (contains all required kernel/driver updates/fixes)


Note: no firmware-related changes; SeaBIOS datestamps remain 02/26/2015

wonder will this fix the high CPU usage i was having previously with Kodibuntu

(2015-03-18, 17:47)Matt Devo Wrote:

(2015-03-18, 16:38)danfloss Wrote:

(2015-03-18, 05:54)Matt Devo Wrote: script update 03/17/2015:

- update OpenELEC to 5.0.6 (stable, Kodi 14.2)
- added script function to create standalone Kodibuntu install media, using HugeGreenBug's updated Kodibuntu ISO (contains all required kernel/driver updates/fixes)


Note: no firmware-related changes; SeaBIOS datestamps remain 02/26/2015

wonder will this fix the high CPU usage i was having previously with Kodibuntu

if you didn't update the kernel post install (as described in the wiki instructions), then that's your issue. This customized ISO includes an updated kernel so you don't have to worry about it post install

(2015-03-20, 04:55)igjunk Wrote: Actually, I've noticed that with OpenELEC 5.0.6, I see one of the CPUs hover around 30-40% at Idle. This wasn't the case before (at least not in 4.x.x)....

(2015-03-20, 05:27)Rzero0101 Wrote: Thanks for all the work you've put into this Matt Devo and other devs . I've used your script to make several OE htpcs for myself and friends. The last couple I've made seem to have really slow wifi. Is there anyway I can boost power to the wifi antenna within Openelec or through advanced configurations? It's slow enough that I can't stream video over wifi. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

(2015-03-21, 01:09)Soli Wrote: Matt: Is it possible with a standalone bios that boots automatically from usb? It sounds logical to me that usb should have preference.

(2015-03-21, 01:36)Soli Wrote: But wouldnt it just skip the external usb drive if the external drive isnt bootable? That whats normal pc do.

(2015-03-21, 01:50)Matt Devo Wrote:

(2015-03-21, 01:36)Soli Wrote: But wouldnt it just skip the external usb drive if the external drive isnt bootable? That whats normal pc do.

depends on if the external drive has any partitions marked as bootable (regardless if a valid bootloader is installed).

I'm not particularly invested either way, but it strikes me as logical that if you want the box to boot from something other than the default (internal ssd), then you need to manually take steps for it to do so. And since you already need to connect the USB stick/HDD that you want to boot, I don't see the hassle of selecting it from the boot menu after powering on

(2015-03-21, 03:36)Soli Wrote: If I insert a bootable usb stick into my chromebox, then I obviously want to boot from it. I don't want to connect a keyboard and hit ESC, downarrow, enter. I think all of us that are even flashing your bios are well enough versed with computers that we dont "accidentally" use a bootable MBR on our external drives.

Quote:Anyways, my suggestion would that you include an option in your script to flash an alternative bios that automatically boots from USB. That would be great for those of us who like living on the edge..

(2015-03-21, 04:52)grabner Wrote: Hi Matt,

I was trying to setup a standalone openelec system, and I ran into some issues when trying to boot from the OE install stick.

The first time I tried to access the bootmenu, I believe I pressed ESC twice, so it started trying to boot from hard disk, since then everytime I boot I instantly see the "SeaBios" screen with the message booting from hard disk..

I've tried to press "ESC and 2" quickly right after booting as I saw mentioned in the thread, as well as tried to press "CTRL+D" multiple times even before the screen pops up but I can't seem to the get to any screen except the SeaBios booting from hard disk.

I'm sure I've missed something really obvious, but I'd love some help, I'm at my wits end here =/


EDIT:

Borrowed a usb stick from the brother and all is well now, apparently there's something wrong with all three of mine, sorry for the foolish question, and thanks for all your work.

(2015-03-21, 04:42)Matt Devo Wrote:

(2015-03-21, 03:36)Soli Wrote: If I insert a bootable usb stick into my chromebox, then I obviously want to boot from it. I don't want to connect a keyboard and hit ESC, downarrow, enter. I think all of us that are even flashing your bios are well enough versed with computers that we dont "accidentally" use a bootable MBR on our external drives.

I completely disagree here, on both counts.

Quote:Anyways, my suggestion would that you include an option in your script to flash an alternative bios that automatically boots from USB. That would be great for those of us who like living on the edge..

I had considered that, but I really don't want to have to maintain multiple versions just to satisfy every permutation people want. maybe I'll make it a flash-time option, since I can do that via the script after download but before it's flashed. But my motivation to do that is low =P