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--- userdoc:board_bmax_b1_plus [2023/02/25 09:24]
abelbeck
+++ userdoc:board_bmax_b1_plus [2023/12/30 07:19] (current)
mkeuter
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-====== Bmax B1 Plus Celeron N3350 Fanless Mini PC ======
+====== Bmax B1 Plus/Pro Celeron N3350/N4000 Fanless Mini PC ======
 !!Note: AstLinux 1.5.0 or later is recommended!!
 **Board Specifications:**
+The Bmax B1 Plus/Pro Mini PC currently (November 2023) can be purchased new for ~$100 USD.  The value proposition is key, running AstLinux quite nicely, albeit with a single ethernet interface. Alternatively, similarly priced Mini PCs with SATA storage or reused thin clients may have a similar setup and configuration.
 **AstLinux Board Type:**
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 **Total System Power (no VGA/HDMI connection):**  3 Watts when idle.
-**Performance:**  16.9 secs. (Single-core test, lower is better)
+**Performance (B1 Plus):**  16.9 secs. (Single-core test, lower is better)\\
+**Performance (B1 Pro):**  12.7 secs. (Single-core test, lower is better)
   time ( echo "scale=3456; 4*a(1)" | bc -l )
+BTW: The BMAX works fine with this type of PoE-splitter (12V/2A) incl. Wake-on-LAN on a PoE-switch:
+https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Compliant-Surveillance-5-5x2-1mm-PS5712TG/dp/B08HS4NT13/?th=1
 **Configuration:**
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   # libsensors configuration file
   # -----------------------------
-  # Bmax B1 Plus
+  # Bmax B1 Plus/Pro
   # coretemp CPU sensor
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   * ''HD-Audio Support -> Disable''
   * ''SCC eMMC Support -> Disable''
-  * ''WIFI Support -> Disable''
+  * ''WIFI Support -> Disable''   (no setting on B1 Pro)
-  * ''Bluetooth Support -> Disable''
+  * ''Bluetooth Support -> Disable''   (no setting on B1 Pro)
   * ''Auto Power On Configuration -> Power On''
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 Save the above BIOS changes, reboot.
-Optional, choose whether UEFI or Legacy boot is enabled (example: UEFI only), go to the "Advanced" -> "CSM Configuration" menu...
+Optional, with ''Intel Linux'' enabled, choose whether UEFI or Legacy boot is enabled (example: UEFI only), go to the "Advanced" -> "CSM Configuration" menu...
   * ''Boot option filter -> UEFI only''
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 !!Requires AstLinux 1.5.0 or later!!
-Using the CLI, then enter:
+Using the CLI, enter the command:
   set-kcmd-cstate help