Ilya lent a Zima board. @linx5o do you have a link to Windows installation instructions you used?

@sgbaird
No real guide online. I will try to make one today and put it in GH.

Hi @linx5o Since Zimaboard only has a built-in storage of 32GB, I am wondering if you are using it with an external storage (SSD or HDD)

Hi @linx5o Since Zimaboard only has a built-in storage of 32GB, I am wondering if you are using it with an external storage (SSD or HDD)

Windows 10 is able to work without external drive. But you can also very easily attach a SATA drive.

@Neil-YL was successful in installing it (thank you for the instructions!). He ran out of storage when trying to install vs code and docker. Curious if you have a recommendation on which SATA drive to get (brand or link), otherwise we'll do a bit of digging and find one.

Aside: @Neil-YL was able to get the activation key through UofT.

Aside: @Neil-YL was able to get the activation key through UofT.

Actually I skipped the product key in installation process and run some codes as instructed on the UofT Microsoft authentication page with CMD, once the device was able to connect to UofT network.

@sgbaird @Neil-YL
You can also add storage after. Kingston, crucial and Samsung are some well known brands. Look for 2.5 inch SSDs.

There should be a SATA cable included in the box with the zima board. Power off before plunging and unplugging. SATA is not hot plug safe.

The drive may also need to be partitioned/formatted in disk manager.

Thanks! Appreciate the hints. Wouldn't have thought too much about the hot plug safety.

Considering https://a.co/d/iCiZt0P (based on Amazon search for "2 5 inch ssd 128gb"). 64 GB or 128 GB would probably be fine, but this 240 GB one is pretty highly rated and direct from crucial store. Seem ok?

@sgbaird That SSD looks good.

Ordered it 👍