Industrial mini computers are widely used, and to ensure good compatibility, BIOS in Intel 10th generation and earlier product lines typically support two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. Sometimes, it's necessary to configure UEFI-only boot mode in the BIOS, especially when installing a newer version of the operating system. Here's how to do it:

Note that when setting UEFI boot mode in the BIOS:

1. After enabling UEFI boot mode, the corresponding partition type should be GPT partition.
2. After setting UEFI boot mode, it's essential to use tools that support UEFI boot. Here's a guide on how to create UEFI bootable installation media (using Windows 11 as an example): How to Create Windows 11 Installation Media

UEFI Mode Boot Process: UEFI is used to automatically load the operating system from a pre-booted environment to save boot time.

UEFI Mode Boot Process:

1. Upon turning on the computer, it undergoes a power-on self-test and loads UEFI firmware, which initializes the hardware required for startup.
2. UEFI firmware locates the EFI partition boot file (efiMicrosoftbootbootmgfw.efi) boot manager.
3. The boot manager reads the BCD file (efiMicrosoftBCD) from the EFI partition on the hard disk.
4. Finally, it loads the bootstrapper winload.efi (Windowssystem32winload.efi) based on the configuration content for system loading.

UEFI boot is a newer motherboard boot option seen as a successor to BIOS. Its main feature is the graphical interface, which facilitates user-friendly graphical operations.

Setting UEFI Boot Mode:

1. Connect a wired keyboard (recommended). Press the power button and then press Del to enter BIOS Setup. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate to Advanced > CSM Configuration > Set Boot Option Filter to [UEFI Only]. After configuring, press F10 to save and exit.

2. Press F10 to save the settings, and the PC will restart. Press F11 on the keyboard to enter the Boot Menu. (Note: If a hard disk or USB flash drive is installed or inserted but not recognized in the Boot Menu, it may not have the UEFI boot option.)

3. If you need to set the UEFI Boot Option as the default first boot option, select Enter Setup in the Boot Menu to enter BIOS Setup. Navigate to Boot > Boot Option #1 using the arrow keys (e.g., UEFI: USB Storage Device or Windows Boot Manager Hard Disk). Press F10 to save and exit.

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The wired NIC (Network Interface Card) is not recognized in the operating system, and networking cannot be established normally. In Device Manager under Network adapters, the Intel Ethernet Controller (3) I225-V appears with a yellow exclamation mark indicating an error.

Solution (Please follow the steps below to troubleshoot one by one):

Step 1: Update the NIC driver.

• Use the wireless card to connect to WIFI.
• Open a browser and navigate to the following URL: Intel Network Adapter Driver for Microsoft Windows 11.

• Download the latest version of the NIC driver.
• Once the driver is downloaded, unzip it and double-click the exe file to execute the installation wizard.
• Wait for the installation to complete and restart the computer to test whether the card can be used normally.

Step 2: Discharge residual power and restart.

• Turn off the computer safely and unplug the power cord from the host computer.
• Without plugging in the power cord, directly press the boot (SW) button to start.
• Wait briefly for any residual power in the motherboard and power adapter to discharge.
• After a short wait, re-plug the power cord and restart the computer. This method can help resolve issues caused by static electricity, which may interfere with the proper functioning of the network card.

Step 3: Remove recently installed hardware.

• Remove any recently installed hardware from the system. There may be devices causing hardware conflicts or compatibility problems.

Step 4: Test with a new Cat 6 cable.

• Try using a new Cat 6 cable or replace the existing cable with a known working one to test if it resolves the issue.

Step 5: Repair or reinstall Windows.

• Try repairing the installation of Windows. If this does not work, consider performing a fresh installation of Windows.

If the problem persists after attempting the above steps, please contact your vendor for further assistance.

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Step 2: Navigate to Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration. Select "Configure Power Failure" and set it to [Always On].

Step 3: Press the F10 key to save your changes and exit BIOS.

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Installation steps:
1, open the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).
2, run the following command to update the system package list sudo apt update

3, Run the following command to install GCC: sudo apt install build-essential

4, After the installation is complete, you can verify that GCC was successfully installed by running the following command: gcc --version

5, Copy bst_nvidia_linux.sh to the Downloads directory, Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal, and type in the terminal:
ls
cd Downloads

6, Run the following command to grant permission to execute the script: chmod +x bst_nvidia_linux.sh

7, Run the script: After granting execute permission, you can run the script. Execute the following command in the terminal: sudo . /bst_nvidia_linux.sh

8, After executing the script, follow the prompts and instructions provided by the script, as shown in the installation screenshot below:

9, After the installation is complete, reboot the computer by typing reboot in the terminal.

10, After restarting the computer, open the terminal and type "nvidia-smi" in the terminal to query the graphics card information, or you can enter the Aubot page to query.

nvidia-smi

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Steps:

1. Update the package list, Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal
   In the terminal, type: sudo apt update

In the terminal, type: sudo apt install git

In the terminal, type: sudo apt upgrade to upgrade the installed packages.

In the terminal, type: sudo apt dist-upgrade to upgrade the kernel.
In the terminal, type: reboot to reboot your computer.

2. Download and extract pmLinux-Ubuntu, copy pmLinux-Ubuntu to the Downloads directory, and open a terminal in the Downloads directory.

In the terminal, type: cd pmLinux-Ubuntu

In the terminal, type: chmod +x install.sh
In the terminal, type: sudo . /install.sh

Wait for the driver installation to complete. After installation, type reboot to reboot the computer;

3. reboot into the desktop, press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal to install the calibration tool

xinput-calibrator tool: sudo apt-get install xinput-calibrator
xinput tool: sudo apt-get insatll xinput

Calibration example:
View touch device id: xinput_calibrator -list

Above: device name: "DIALOGUE INC PenMount USB" id=10
Calibrate touch devices: xinput_calibrator -v --device
Here is: xinput_calibrator -v --device 10 Terminal enter the command will enter the calibration page, according to the prompts to calibrate 4 points.

4. in the display of the screen touch calibration page for page calibration, the terminal will output the screen calibration data;

Copy the screen calibration data to /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/ according to the prompts. If there is no 99-touchscreen-evdev.conf file you can create one manually.

◆ Manual creation method:
A. Open a terminal window by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + T key combination.
B. Type: cd /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d in the terminal.

C. Use a text editor to create the 99-touchscreen-evdev.conf file. You can create the 99-touchscreen-evdev.conf file using a command line text editor such as nano.
In a terminal, type: sudo nano 99-touchscreen-evdev.conf
D. Paste the output screen calibration data in the editor. Note: The original data in the illustration needs to be deleted completely!

After finishing editing in the editor, save the file using the editor's commands. In nano, press Ctrl + O to save, then press Enter to confirm, and finally press Ctrl + X to exit the editor.

After completing the above steps, the 99-touchscreen-evdev.conf file should have been created and located in the /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d directory. Please remember to backup the original file before modifying the configuration file to prevent configuration errors.

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1. (Applicable to M.2-SATA or 2.5-inch SATA protocol hard disk query) Upon entering BIOS, navigate to Advanced > IDE Configuration > Query Cezanne AHCI0 > Port1 to check if the hard disk name and capacity are recognized for the corresponding M.2 SATA hard disk. Similarly, check Query Cezanne AHCI1 > Port0 for recognition of the name and capacity of the HDD corresponding to a 2.5-inch SATA HDD.

2. If the hard drive name and capacity are not identified, suspect issues with the hard drive, motherboard, poor contact with the data cable, or damage to the hard drive itself. Power off the machine, disassemble it, and verify that the hard drive is correctly installed and the SATA data cable is securely connected at both ends. Power on the machine and check BIOS again for proper identification. If you suspect a faulty hard disk, try replacing it and checking BIOS again.

3. (Applicable to M.2 NVME hard disk query) Enter BIOS and navigate to Advanced > NVME Configuration to check if the hard disk name and capacity are recognized.

4. If the NVME SSD is not recognized, power off the machine, disassemble it, and replace the NVME SSD into the NVME1 slot. After replacement, connect the power adapter, press the power button to turn on the machine, and quickly hit the Del key on the keyboard to enter BIOS for further verification.

5. If the HDD is identified normally in BIOS but you still can't enter the system desktop after booting, suspect that the operating system is not installed on the HDD or the operating system itself is damaged. Try reinstalling the system to resolve the issue.

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Step 2: Press the power button to start the computer, then promptly press the Del key on the keyboard to enter BIOS Setup. Within BIOS, select Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration > Configure State After G3 and set it to [S0 State]. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS after completing the configuration.

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The Intel 12th generation CPU, including models like M1-i5-1240P, i7-1280P, and i7-1265U, are listed by Intel as eligible for "Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics." However, some customers have reported that upon receiving their computers, the operating system displays the graphics card model as "Intel(R) UHD Graphics."

Phenomenon Analysis:

When a computer lacks dual-channel memory configuration, the graphics card model typically shows as "Intel(R) UHD Graphics." This is a normal occurrence and does not impact functionality. To utilize "Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics," the following steps can be taken.

Solution:

(Prepare 1 memory stick of the same brand and capacity)

1. Power off the computer and disassemble it.
2. Install the additional memory stick into the SODIMM slot on the motherboard.
3. Upon booting into the operating system under normal conditions, navigate to "Device Manager" and expand "Display adapters." The graphics card model should now appear as "Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics," as illustrated below:

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AMD Core Graphics Core Graphics cards boast several advantageous technologies that deliver ample graphics processing power, significantly enhancing performance compared to previous generations. These cards support technologies such as DX11, SM4.0, OpenGL2.0, and Full HD MPEG2/H.264/VC-1 format decoding.

The M1 and M6 AMD series models offer BIOS-based video memory capacity configuration to boost graphics card performance. It's recommended to set shared video memory to 2GB, as higher configurations may not yield significant enhancements due to limitations in the core graphics card's processing capacity. However, if the system's memory capacity exceeds 32GB, adjusting the video memory capacity might warrant testing for potential GPU performance improvements. The default shared video memory capacity for M6 series models is 2GB, which is sufficient for general use.

For M1-AMD series, video memory allocation is automatic, with a default capacity of 512MB in the operating system. Users can refer to this blog post for customized configuration based on their requirements.

Configuration Steps:

Step 1: Ensure a keyboard is connected, preferably wired, as Bluetooth keyboards may not access BIOS. Power on the computer and quickly press the Del key on the keyboard to enter BIOS Setup. Navigate to Advanced > AMD CBS > GFX Configuration > Configure IGPU Configuration to [UMA_SPECIFIED], then select UMA Frame buffer Size and set it to the desired capacity, such as [2GB].

Step 2: After configuring, press F10 to save and exit. The computer will automatically boot into the operating system. Use third-party software to verify the configured video memory size, which should now reflect the adjusted capacity.

Note: Adjusting video memory capacity will reduce available system memory; for example, with 32GB RAM, setting video memory to 2GB will leave only 29.9GB of operating memory available.

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Step 1: Ensure that the computer is connected to a keyboard (preferably wired, as Bluetooth keyboards may not access BIOS). Press the power button, then promptly press the Del key on the keyboard to enter BIOS Setup.

Step 2: Once inside BIOS, navigate to Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration > Configure Power Failure and set it to Always Off.

Step 3: After configuring, press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS.

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