After you download and boot?

Basic OS configuration is conducted at first boot. You are asked to set a root password, normal user and confirm your, automatically determined, language settings. If your hardware has internal media, you might want to transfer your OS to it. You can also choose to configure your OS first, setup applications, enable services and install to internal media later.

armbian-config

You can select different login shell (ZSH), enable 2FA for your SSH, enable virtual read-only file-system, switch to rolling releases, ... and more. Armbian config tool helps you configure your network (static, dynamic, enabling hotspot). Once you are done configurion your OS, you can proceed to software section. Armbian config provides clean and fast way of installing great selection of popular software titles. If you plan to use your board for running a home automation, file server, ad blocking, downloading media, ... we got you covered.

Distro	Variant	Extensions	Torrent	Integrity		Size
Debian 12 (Bookworm)	XFCE			SHA	ASC	1.1 GB
Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble)	XFCE			SHA	ASC	1.1 GB
* Desktops are very simple and minimal but containing standard features such as Chromium, Firefox browser, Office tools etc.

Distro	Variant	Extensions	Torrent	Integrity		Size
Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble)	Server / CLI			SHA	ASC	401.7 MB
* Server / CLI images comes with Network Manager and include packages like armbian-config, armbian-zsh etc.

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Specifications

100tx 1wire 32bit 4 core CAN UASP docker eMMC i2c spi wireguard Allwinner H3

* Specifications differ from hardware revision, model and software support level

FAQs

WHICH IMAGE SHOULD I DOWNLOAD?

We provide a selection of images that fits hardware best. If you need different image - use build framework and make whatever you need. Build framework relies on Debian and Ubuntu packages - you can build any combination - stable, old stable or rolling release.

HOW TO START?

Make sure you have a good & reliable boot media (SD card / USB key) and a proper power supply. Archives can be flashed with Etcher (all OS) directly. Insert the SD card into the slot, connect a cable to your network if possible or a display and power your board. (First) boot (with DHCP) takes a bit longer.

WHERE TO GET SUPPORT?

Support is provided in one of two ways:

• Free support is provided via general project search engine, documentation, community forums or IRC/Discord. Keep in mind this is mostly provided by our awesome community members in a best effort manner and therefore there are no guaranteed solutions.
• For commercial or prioritised assistance:
  • book a an hour of professional consultation,
  • consider becoming a project partner.
  • Reach us out at https://armbian.com/contact,

Current images doesn't work? Use old images from archive and report to forums exactly which image fails.