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I got my fitlet2 from Compulab in july 2018 I downloaded Debian 9 - Stretch and installed it. don't know the bios-version, nor the booting mode. it simply works. the only thing I have found, is that it does not boot, when it has been powered down, without disconnecting the power-supply. my solution ...

SEC wrote:Fred: I don't understand what you're suggesting here...

I have Debian 9 with LXDE running.
may be you could install that, just in order to check the USB-ports.

after reading this topic carefully, I wonder if you did install the specific Intel firmware.
another point is the kernel you use.

I am running Debian 9.5 which has a much older kernel.
but all usb-ports are working.
may be you could prepare a bootable usb-stick with Debian and see where it gets you.

But on my fitlet2 the external USB-hard-drive stays powered, as long as it is connected. really ?? I got my Mintbox with Mint installed, like we all did. as I am used to Raspbian, I installed Debian 9 on my Mintbox. and my external usbhdd goes to sleep, even when the machine itself is still running...

tiki wrote:what kind of machine is this?

this is common practice with most electronic equipment, like a TV-set, a PC, etc.etc.

did you look at this:
http://www.fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/Fi ... IOS_Update

sorry, but what does "Yocto" mean ??

well, I have installed Debian 9 on my Fitlet2, without any problems.
apart from the boot-order, I did not change anything in the BIOS.

are you sure your usb-sticks are bootable ??
I have made an usb-stick 2.0 with Debain, booted from it and did the installation.
so, it is possible

Fitlet 2 comes pre-loaded with Mint Linux.
Nonetheless the BIOS is set to Windows.
is there a special reason to do this ??
and what would be the difference to set it to Linux ??