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Ubuntu

In this chapter, we will guide you through installing Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on the LattePanda Iota powered by the Intel Processor N150.

✅ Preparations

⚙️ Installation Steps

  1. Download Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ISO
    Visit Ubuntu Releases and download the 64-bit Desktop image.

  2. Create Bootable USB Drive
    We recommend using Rufus (Windows) or BalenaEtcher (cross-platform) to flash the ISO.

    • Insert your USB drive.
    • Select the downloaded Ubuntu ISO.
    • Click Start to create the bootable media.

  3. Boot from USB on LattePanda Iota

    • Insert the USB drive into your Iota.
    • Power on the board.
    • Immediately and repeatedly press F7 to enter the Boot Device Selection Menu.

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  4. Select USB Boot Device
    Use Up / Down to highlight your USB drive, then press Enter.

  5. Start Ubuntu Installer

    • You’ll see the GRUB boot menu. Select Try or Install Ubuntu → then double-click Install Ubuntu.

    GUN_GRUB

  6. Configure Installation Settings

    • Choose your language → Continue.
    • Select keyboard layout → Continue.
    • Choose whether to install third-party software & updates (optional). Ubuntu_keyboard_layout
      Ubuntu_updates_software

  7. Installation Type

    • If installing alongside another OS (e.g., Windows), select Install Ubuntu alongside...
    • For full disk install, choose Erase disk and install Ubuntu.
    • Confirm partition changes when prompted.

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    Ubuntu_installation_type_confirm
    Ubuntu_drive Ubuntu_change_to_disk

  8. Set Location & User Account

    • Select your time zone → Continue.
      Ubuntu_time_zone
    • Enter your name, computer name, username, and password.
      Ubuntu_user_name

  9. Complete Installation
    Wait for the installer to finish copying files and configuring the system.
    Ubuntu_install_process

  10. Restart & Enjoy!
    When prompted, click Restart Now. Remove the USB drive after shutdown.
    After reboot, log in with your credentials — welcome to Ubuntu on LattePanda Iota!

Install HWE Kernel

  • Update package lists and install the HWE kernel meta-package for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: 
    sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-22.04

    What these commands do:
    sudo apt update: Refreshes the package index.
    sudo apt install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-22.04: Installs the Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel and its recommended dependencies for Ubuntu 22.04.

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