Tag: G-Series Micro
exacqVision G-Series Micro units may fail to write Exacq’s custom image of Ubuntu OS versions back to drive if the version is above Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Product
G-Series Micro
Steps to Reproduce
- Re-image a G-Series Micro Unit to an Ubuntu OS image above 18.04 LTS
Expected Results
The sysprep process should not fail
Actual Results
The sysprep process fails
Solution
- Re-image to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS from sysprep USB key instead of using 20.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS image.
- Run the following commands to step up in OS versions:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt dist-upgrade
sudo apt autoremove
sudo do-release-upgrade -f DistUpgradeViewGtk3
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Reference: AES-737
IMPORTANT: This article reflects G-Series Micros built prior to mid-2024.
To factory reset the bios for G-Series Micro, you need to follow these steps:-
1-Unplug power cable from the Unit
2-Remove the 4x Phillips Chassis screws
3-Remove bottom and top cover
4-Remove the RAM stick
5-Plug in power cable (should turn on automatically), and Wait ~10 seconds
6-Unplug power cable
7-Assemble back the RAM stick
8-Carefully unplug the RTC Battery from the 2pin connector
9-Plug power cable (should turn on automatically)
10-Shutdown the PC
11-Unplug the power cable
12-Plug the RTC Battery back in
13-Plug Power cable
BIOS settings should be reset to defaults now