Hardware Type
TranslationThe pending..hardware type contains the basic hardware configuration of a thin client.
Configuration
Startup options
Value
Explanation
Boot method
Quick
Safe
The boot method depends on the client's boot type. The boot type can usually be changed in the thin client's BIOS.
Use specific graphics driverNone
Automatic detection for Nvidia
Use the Xorg-Intel driver instead of KMS.
Prefer amdgpu over radeon driver
Use Xorg-Vesa driver
Graphics driver settings
Startup messages
Value
Explanation
Splash screen size 1024 × 768
Splash screen size 1280 × 1024
Splash screen size 1 400 × 900
Omitting the splash screen, show important startup messages
Omitting the splash screen shows all startup messages.
Select the splash screen size appropriate for the device or disable the splash screen.
File namePPM file in the Custom folder <Manager-Home>/nfs/root/custom/splashscreen
Use Portable PixMap Format (PPM — binary P6).
Keep the image at or below the set resolution.
Services
Value
Explanation
Enabled
Disabled
Specifies whether the SSH service runs when the ThinClient is started.
Console SwitchingEnabled
Disabled
Enable console switching usingCTRL+ALT+F1,CTRL+ALT+F2, etc.
Touchscreen driverLinux driver
eGalax driver
Disable the touchscreen
Value
Explanation
Window Compositor
Select No compositor
Compton
Marco
The compositor enables and accelerates window effects on the Linux desktop.
Use the compositor for enhanced effects; omit it when running full-screen VDI workloads.
It's sufficient when VDI applications run primarily in full-screen mode.
Compton:
Alternative compositor; it reduces errors when used with newer Intel graphics cards.
Marco:
Default compositor; it's compatible with older Intel graphics cards.
Expert settings (use with caution)
Value
Explanation
Use kernel File name
Kernel in
<Manager-Home>/nfs/root/tftp
Additional kernel parameters
If further fine-tuning is required, specify additional parameters here.
Name of the initrd file File name Initial RAM disk in<Manager-Home>/nfs/root/tftp