I have a mini computer that has has a similar make in the approved hardware listing–another cybergeek nano— Mine is a little different, using the n100 chipset. Specs are: Cybergeek Nano A1 Linux Computer Mini, N100 Mini PC 16GB DDR4 RAM 2TB SSD, Desktop Mini Computer Support 4K Dual Display/WiFi 6/BT5.2/RJ45/VESA. The one listed is a ‘J1’ with an older processor.
Firstly the bios is from 2023 and I dont think it can be updated. The manufacturer has a huge 2gb bundle of ‘drivers’ for download that all seem to be windows related. I havent really found anything of use for linux or the bios in there yet.
Problem is when trying to boot from the USB, Balena Etcher and Rufus would not make a recognizable boot drive—For Start9 nor Umbrel
Making the boot drive using Ventoy did work–At least to get a recognized boot.
When I boot in, the screen processes text and gets to an install selection screen. It asks if I want to install a regular or an essentials (or basic?) only version or even an option to go back to bios. Whichever version I select, it looks like its going to do something but then turns black and I get no more activity.
I’m using the ‘startos-0.3.5.1-39de098_aarch64-nonfree.iso’ file to boot from.
and to be fair, umbrel is no better. I cannot get even a splash screen. Screen goes black and I get no activity.
I’ve tried legacy only, I’ve turned off secure boot and fast boot. Is my hardware able to run this? Please help!