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You will need to use the username and password combo of xbmc/xbmc. I.E. ''username is xbmc, password is xbmc''. | You will need to use the username and password combo of xbmc/xbmc. I.E. ''username is xbmc, password is xbmc''. | ||
====Minimal Install==== | |||
If you do the minimal install you will also need to issue the following command to enable the desktop: | |||
sudo apt-get install xorg gdm gnome-core network-manager-gnome gnome-system-tools gnome-utils x11-xserver-utils | |||
====After installation==== | |||
After installation you need to install all updates either using the Update Manager or by using the commands: | |||
sudo apt-get update | |||
sudo apt-get upgrade | |||
If you prefer to use the terminal you may install SSH for remote access: | |||
sudo apt-get install ssh | |||
===Install LIRC for remote control=== | |||
'''NOTE:''' ''This may need to be updated''. | |||
The Microsoft MCE Remote model 1039 does not work in XBMC without LIRC. | |||
Revision as of 23:28, 20 October 2010
Introduction
This article is a mash up of HOW-TO threads found on the XBMC Forum. It is primarily geared towards Ubuntu Linux and ASRock ION330 users, however you may find it useful for other ION based systems too.
The initial article was based on the following threads:
At the time of writing, this article is for Ubuntu version 9.04 and upwards only. If you're installing/using an older version of Ubuntu it is recommended you upgrade (since they are unsupported).
If you find errors or have any new tips, please edit the page.
Hardware
BIOS
If you are using an ASRock ION 330 then the following BIOS changes should be made
- Change shared memory => 512
- Upgrade BIOS => 1.60 (Download DOS version, unzip and put on USB => Smart Flash in BIOS)
- Remove the boot logo
- Enable "good night LED" if you want all light of on the box.
No other BIOS changes are necessary (ie no overclocking)
Installation
It is assumed at this point you have your hardware ready and waiting for the Operating System to be installed.
Install Ubuntu
There are two basic ways to install Ubuntu - the full Desktop version or the Minimal Install. The easiest method is to install Ubuntu Desktop.
You will need to use the username and password combo of xbmc/xbmc. I.E. username is xbmc, password is xbmc.
Minimal Install
If you do the minimal install you will also need to issue the following command to enable the desktop:
sudo apt-get install xorg gdm gnome-core network-manager-gnome gnome-system-tools gnome-utils x11-xserver-utils
After installation
After installation you need to install all updates either using the Update Manager or by using the commands:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
If you prefer to use the terminal you may install SSH for remote access:
sudo apt-get install ssh
Install LIRC for remote control
NOTE: This may need to be updated. The Microsoft MCE Remote model 1039 does not work in XBMC without LIRC.