Hello, We have an APC3100 that is only running AR. We’ve experienced a lot of problems when doing offline installations directly to the CFast card. So instead we’re using an USB for the installation. By selecting ‘Project installation’ → ‘Generate Project Installation Package’ in AS, we’ll get an …

The file installARemb.sh from usb folder \SetupFiles\script contains following code. # Main menu dialog function _showMainMenuDialog(){ local menuList=() menuList=("1" "Install" "2" "Show partitions") dialog --title "$AREMB_DIALOG_INSTALL_TITLE" --backtitle "$AREMB_DIALOG_INSTALL_BACKTITLE"…

It is possible to change the script on the usb-stick. I have done it in the past, but I have to search for the correct steps. If I have found the info again I will post it.

Great, I will try this. Thanks!

@corne.geerts This would run the install automatically (without user intervention) if the USB is selected as the boot device, right? But the USB would still have to be selected as the boot device or else the script would never run. I wonder if, in combination with Corne’s script, you could change th…

@marcusbnr The default boot order( CFast1,Cfast2, M2, USB) would be sufficient, if the CFast card is empty. For the temporary boot from USB device at least a screen is needed. With the USB-stick (Create USB Install Drive) AR (and project) can be installed on APC. With the normal script you have to…

mark,i also want to how to do it.

no,Marcus, i just want to pin it,because i want to try this method later. I bookmarked this post, sorry about the reply confusing you。 :grinning: @marcusbnr

Automatic installation of AR from USB in an APC3100

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marcusbnr (Marcus Mangel) September 3, 2024, 12:39pm 8

@jayD Do you have any specific questions on the above thread?

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Automatic installation of AR from USB in an APC3100

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