Dell Wyse 3040: Difference between revisions

Created page with "This is a interesting little fanless cherry-trail thin client. ==Specs== ==Linux Distros== ===Ubuntu=== Ubuntu desktop will not install onto the thin client. The Ubiquity installer freezes on the keyboard layout screen.<br> Furthermore, 8GB is too small to fit the full desktop install. Instead, you can install Ubuntu Server and then install <code>ubuntu-desktop-minimal</code>. ===Debian=== # Install Debian as usual # After installation, reboot the debian installer in..."
 
 
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==Specs==
==Specs==
* [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/93361/intel-atom-x5z8350-processor-2m-cache-up-to-1-92-ghz.html Intel Atom x5-Z8350] (4 core, 4 threads, 64-bit, Cherry Trail)
** Supports Virtualization and AES-NI.
* 2GB DDR3L RAM, soldered
* 8GB or 16GB EMMC, soldered
** Allegedly has an M.2 SDIO slot. However I have not opened or tested it.
* Dual DisplayPort (4k30 or 1440p60)
* 5v3a (15W) power port (4mm x 1.7)
** Note that some models are 12v. Watch out.
* Dell Wyse ThinOS (8GB Model) or Dell Wyse ThinLinux (16GB Model)


==Linux Distros==
==Linux Distros==
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===Debian===
===Debian===
[https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/cg3avq/comment/f4sotms/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Reference]
# Install Debian as usual
# Install Debian as usual
# After installation, reboot the debian installer into rescue mode and select "force grub installation to the efi removable media path".
# After installation, reboot the Debian installer into rescue mode and select "Force GRUB installation to the EFI removable media path".
#* If you need to select the root partition, it should be the second option (mmcblk0p2 or mmcblk1p2).
#* Select yes if rescue mode asks to mount <code>/boot/efi</code>.


==Reflashing ThinOS==
==Reflashing ThinOS==