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5.D. Rescue Panel

During the boot process, shortly after switching the device on one can call the rescue panel with the ESC key. This includes the following features :
  • Firmware: Starting the OS Rangee Linux on device.
  • Disable VESA-Mode: Starts Rangee Linux without VESA support. Particularly important for using PC-sticks in PC with Intel chipsets.
  • Disable ACPI:Turning the power management ACPI off. Usefull by using the PC-sticks in older computer architectures.
  • Reset to factory defaults: Resets Rangee Linux to factory settings. If the password has been forgotten this action can also be used by getting the master password. Please contact the Rangee support.
  • Reset to factory Video defaults: Resets the graphic settings to the factory defaults.
  • Update Firmware: This menu item allows the firmware to completely reload. For questions please contact the Rangee Support.
The actions in the rescue panel should only used in an emergency situation by an administrator. The use of the selected action requires an administrator password. This password is identical to the password for the administrator access of the Kommbox. By default as delivered to the customer the password is 'engels'.