Lintop is a post series related to my linux desktop
full course- 1. Lintop – A new world – Linux desktop based on ASRock Q1900m µATX
- 2. Lintop – long live the Queen or “GO Ubuntu”
- 3. Lintop – One keyboard/mouse to rule them all – Synergy-project.org
- 4. Lintop – Safety first – Automated backup with Clonezilla booting from USB drive
Today i received my new linux desktop based on ASRock Q1900m. I ordered this hardware because I need a linux environment which can run all day without draining hundreds of watts per hour.
So a new world is born: Lintop (Linux desktop)
Because I will run some minor performance tests with this machine it is important to define the exact hardware and firmware.
This Silvermont (Bay Trail-D) based system with the J1900 provides:
- SOC (System on Chip) architecture
- J1900 @2Ghz
- DRAM – DDR3L 1333
- Gen 7 Intel HD Graphics
- 6-port SATA AHCI Controller
- High Definition Audio Controller
Lintop Hardware
| Item | Description | Firmware | Driver | Hints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-Tech LC-01 | µATX Slimline dekstop chassi | - | - | Chassi fan regulated by CPU temperature |
| ASRock Q1900M | µATX Mainboard with Intel Q1900 CPU | 1.50 | - | Intel Speedstep - ON CPU CStates - C7 C1E -ON XD-Bit - ON Intel-vt - ON |
| 16GB Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport | DDR3-1600 DRAM (2x 8GB) | - | - | |
| SanDisk X110 256GB | 256 GB SATA SSD (6Gb/s) | X231600 | running at 3GB/s (Mainboard limit) |
|
| ioScale 410 GB | Fusion-IO (SanDisk) PCIe Flash drive | 7.1.17 | 3.2.11 | running at PCIe v2 x1 lane (Mainboard limit) |
| Realtek 1Gbit/s (Onboard) | 1 Gbit/s Network Adapter -RTL8111/8168/8411 | rtl8168g-2_0.0.1 | rtl8168g-2_0.0.1 | |
| Samsung SH224DB | CD/DVD drive | - |
How is this working for you? I might be using this board for low end file server. (Ubuntu 16.04 + mdadm raid1 and samba).
Thanks
Hi Joe, it’s running all day with Ubuntu 14.04. I am using it mostly for some simple development with Golang. CPU may not be the strongest but for a file server this should be a good bet. Never tracked the real power consumption. From a noise perspective. I believe its really silent because its on my desk.