Powering on without button

Question

we want to auto on the Latte Panda Delta S70GR210-GA54B device without power button. kindly suggest us any solution.

Tulian.Mayers · Answer

Unfortunately, directly powering on the LattePanda Delta S70GR210-GA54B without the power button isn't officially supported or recommended. Doing so might void your warranty or damage the device. However, here are some alternative solutions depending on your goals:

1. Wake-on-LAN (WOL): If connected to Ethernet, enable WOL in BIOS and send a magic packet to remotely wake the device.

2. Scheduled Power On: BIOS might offer options to automatically power on at a specific time.

3. GPIO-based solution: Advanced users can explore triggering power through specific GPIO pins, but caution and technical knowledge are necessary.

4. External Power Switch: Connect the original power button to an external switch for easier access.

5. Software Tools: Third-party software like "AutoRuns" might offer limited wake-on-USB functionalities depending on your setup.

Remember: Messing with hardware or non-officially supported features can be risky. Proceed with caution and research thoroughly before attempting any modifications. Consider the risks and warranty implications before choosing a solution.

Wartan.Thamar · Answer

Sure, there are a few ways to automatically turn on a Latte Panda Delta S70GR210-GA54B device without using the power button:

1. Wake-on-LAN (WoL):

This method uses a special network packet sent to the Latte Panda to wake it up from sleep mode. You'll need to configure the device's BIOS and network adapter to support WoL, and then send the magic packet from another computer on the same network.

2. Real-time clock (RTC):

Some Latte Panda models offer RTC wake-up functionality. You can set a specific time or timer event in the BIOS, and the device will automatically power on at that time.

3. GPIO pins:

The Latte Panda has several General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins that can be used for various purposes, including triggering a power-on signal. You can connect a switch or other external device to a specific GPIO pin and configure it to turn on the Latte Panda when activated.

4. USB auto-power-on:

Some specific USB devices can provide power to the Latte Panda when connected, even if the device is turned off. This can be a convenient option if you have a device that you always want to be running alongside the Latte Panda.

Magdiel.JImenez · Answer

It brings incompatibilities with Linux, any solutions?

LattePanda · Answer

LattePanda Delta can support auto power on after updating EC.

Download auto-power-on EC file for Delta S70GR210:

https://github.com/LattePandaTeam/LattePanda-Win10-Software/tree/master/BIOS%20for%20LattePanda%20Alpha%26Delta/LattePanda%20Delta/S70GR210-GA54B/S70GR210-GA54B/EC/Auto%20power%20on

update tutorial:

https://github.com/LattePandaTeam/LattePanda-Win10-Software/blob/master/BIOS%20for%20LattePanda%20Alpha%26Delta/How%20to%20update%20EC%20for%20LattePanda.docx