diff --git a/docs/guides/hardware/aoostar_wtr_pro_install.md b/docs/guides/hardware/aoostar_wtr_pro_install.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5e62d5085e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/guides/hardware/aoostar_wtr_pro_install.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +title: Installing Rocky Linux 10 on a AOOSTAR WTR PRO +author: Neel Chauhan +contributors: +tested_with: 10.0 +tags: + - hardware +--- + +## Introduction + +The AOOSTAR WTR PRO is a low-power x86 NAS with four drive bays. It is a faster and cheaper alternative to the HPE ProLiant MicroServer. For instance the author bought one as their personal NAS. + +While the WTR PRO is designed to run standard Linux distributions, the Rocky Linux installer will not boot out-of-the-box on it. However, Rocky Linux can still be installed. + +## Prerequisites and assumptions + +The following are the minimum requirements for using this procedure: + +* A Rocky Linux installer USB + +* An AOOSTAR WTR PRO system + +## Booting the Rocky Linux installer + +First, we will boot from the USB. + +If an existing operating system is installed on the SSD, press `Delete` when turning on the WTR PRO. Navigate to **Save & Exit** and choose the USB. + +When the USB is booted into the GRUB menu, select **Troubleshooting**: + +![GRUB Main Menu](../images/aoostar_1.png) + +Subsequently, select **Install Rocky Linux *VERSION* in basic graphics mode**: + +![GRUB Troubleshooting Menu](../images/aoostar_2.png) + +Now, Rocky Linux should boot and install as normal. + +Keep in mind that when Rocky Linux is installed, no special kernel options are required. diff --git a/docs/guides/images/aoostar_1.png b/docs/guides/images/aoostar_1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..94d3cab95b Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/guides/images/aoostar_1.png differ diff --git a/docs/guides/images/aoostar_2.png b/docs/guides/images/aoostar_2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a055dd57a4 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/guides/images/aoostar_2.png differ