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English Forums => 25.7, 25.10 Series => Topic started by: leony on October 15, 2025, 09:08:38 AM

Title: Crash on startup
Post by: leony on October 15, 2025, 09:08:38 AM
I am very new to Opnsense and purchased a new mini PC with specs below:

Intel Quad Core N100, DDR5 8GB RAM with Intel I226-V Ethernet Controller

However almost everytime I reboot Opnsense it is either stuck at Boot (where it says autoboot 3,2,1, the screen is stuck at 3) or enters kernel panic.

I checked this forum for some solutions, applied suggestions about Bios settings etc.

I replaced the SSD, did memory test, still the same result.

Opnsense seems to work fine when running (I tried 1-2 hours by connecting to the internet) however when rebooted, system crashes.

Where do I start from please? You may request some log files, at what stage and from where do I need to provide them?
Title: Re: Crash on startup
Post by: cookiemonster on October 15, 2025, 03:35:47 PM
I suggest to do a search on this forum for N100. Seems to have to have a firmware that is up to date.
Title: Re: Crash on startup
Post by: meyergru on October 15, 2025, 03:52:02 PM
If you cannot get a BIOS update from your vendor that fixes it, return the device and buy another brand.
Title: Re: Crash on startup
Post by: leony on October 15, 2025, 04:34:20 PM
Thank you for the information, I was not aware of such a problem. Do you recommend a particular mini PC with similar spec or CPU model?