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1.) "ss4200 keeps crashing" - mine started acting up like that too (but I use FreeBSD as mentioned in earlier post I also posted a howto do a headless install) - as I used a 16GB USB-Stick to boot from, I have checked the stick(for flash mem corruption) but it was fine 2.) FreeBSD is unable to...

I would suggest looking at ITX-boards and housing, then you could have a usable computer and an NAS all-in-one External PlugPSU (2x12V to pico-style PSU board) - Chenbro ES34169 ITX - 4x 3,5" HDD on hotplug slides - 1x low profile DVD - 1x 2,5" SSD internal - no LP PCIe bracket! - watch out...

Hi, I just stumbled about your post: - owning a ss4200 too, and I have updated the CPU using a "core2?duo?" and it was worth it, next time I login into it I will post the correct cpu type. according to [3] an "Intel E4700" should work EDIT: I have checked the CPU and according to "dmesg" it...

Errors you might experience Encrypted Root When you have an encrypted root partition you will need to enter the passphrase each time you boot. That's not a bug that's a feature. You might not directly see the "Enter passphrase 3 tries" message because some kernel message interfer. Just press...

Using Scripts from Part.C to do Part.A in the blink of an eye Part A.) was intended to be educational going through every command necessary. This is how to do it quick! You need to have done Part B. and that stick is read to boot according to Part B. Part A.) Section 1.) will be...

D.) configure ss4200 to boot from usb-stick Back to TOC This details the Hint05 This how you need to set the boot order, in order to boot from a usb stick first: If it is not set, just select it from the drop down menu:

C.) configure ss4200 & putty to get along Back to TOC The first hurdle you need to take when playing with your ss4200 is that you need to figure out what bps the rs232 is set to by default. To find that out by trying can be a tideous task. But you need to concentrate and "brute force" those...

B.) Prepare a memstick (usb stick) for headless installation + semi automatic using s Title: C.) Prepare a memstick (usb stick) for headless installation + semi automatic using scripts 1.) choosing the right OS image file Got to (1) and get a "...-memstick.img" file, ISO files won't work...

Final Steps for working encrypted root partition /bootdir/boot/loader.conf - telling the kernel to mount from the encrypted device - enabling crypto accelerators - loading the geli support - stating that no keyfile was used vfs.root.mountfrom=”ufs:/dev/ada0p4.eli” aesni_load=”YES”...

(Option1 - crypt) Previous Post (Option2 - no crypt) Previous Post - then the screen turns black, here you choose your root password, you need to remember that password! you need to enter the same password two times for confirmation purposes - then configure your network interface...

only headless installation without encryption Previous Post l.) This will be shortened, for viewers discretion, assuming that you have an empty hard drive to play with, containing no needed data. - Chose "manual" - delete all other partitions on ada0 - select ada0 and choose (a)uto...

(Option 1) - headless & encrypted Previous Post k.) Chose "shell" I have compiled all commands and configfiles down to scripts therefore please have a look at see Part.B - scripts for semi automatic if you don't want to enter each and every command by yourself. This is "just" the...

Previous Post i.) Select an appropriate name "SleepyHeadless" or so. It is indeed headless! [/INDENT] j.) believe me best choice(see screenshot), get the actual ports later via "portsnap fetch extract", 32-bit compat .. yeah you might need it. Now you will have to make the choice if...

Previous Post 1.) "Download File & Installation start" a.) Download the following image file FreeBSD-10.0-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img from (Links/1) And put it onto a usb stick, see Part.B for propper procedure. b.) Connect your prepared USB stick to the ss4200, check if the bios will boot from...

TAGS: ss4200, intel, serial, console, freebsd BETA-Phase OK: I have tested the semi auto install read this. It works. however I'm not totally happy with the result, as I forgot to integrate altering /etc/ttys within my stage2.sh script. Constructive criticism is appreceated, if...