[Technical tips] How to Install Ubuntu 10.04 on EBOX-336x Series

This Technical tips demonstrates how to install Ubuntu 10.04 on the EB-3362-C2DMI using a 64GB SD card as the installation media.

The installation process includes creating a bootable SD card with Rufus, booting the EB-3362-C2DMI from the SD card, and completing the Ubuntu installation through the graphical installer.

1. Create a Bootable SD Card with Rufus

First, download the Ubuntu 10.04 i386 ISO image and install Rufus on a Windows PC.

Insert the 64GB SD card into the PC and open Rufus.

1. Select the SD card under Device.
2. Click SELECT and choose the Ubuntu 10.04 ISO file.
3. Click START to create the bootable SD card.
4. Select ISO Image mode if prompted.
5. Wait until the process is completed.

2. Boot the EB-3362-C2DMI

Insert the prepared SD card into the EB-3362-C2DMI.

Connect the display, keyboard, mouse, and power supply, then power on the EBOX.

The system should boot from the SD card and load the Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS desktop.

3. Start the Ubuntu Installation

On the Ubuntu desktop, double-click: Install Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS

The installation wizard will guide you through several configuration steps.

Select Language

Choose your preferred installation language and click Forward.

Select Location and Time Zone

Select your country or region. For example: Taipei / Taiwan

Click Forward to continue.

Select Keyboard Layout

Choose the keyboard layout that matches your keyboard, such as USA, and click Forward.

4. Configure the Disk

Select the storage device where Ubuntu will be installed.

For a dedicated Ubuntu installation, select:

Erase and use the entire disk

Then click Forward.

Review the partition information and click Install Now.

5. Create a User Account

Enter the required user information:

• Your name
• Computer name
• Username
• Password

Click Forward to continue.

Ubuntu will then begin copying files and installing the system.

6. Complete the Installation

Wait for the installation process to finish.

When the installation is complete, click Restart Now.

Remove the SD card when prompted, then allow the EBOX-3362 to restart.

After rebooting, log in with the account created during installation.

Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS is now installed and ready to use on the EB-3362-C2DMI.