AlertPlayer 5.x Notes

Learn how to use AlertPlayer 5.x Restore IMG with step-by-step instructions. Compatible with ML350 (128 GB SSD). For updated manuals, video tutorials visit Support Site and changelog of new features.

Technical Operation

  • *** Always *** change the default passwords. (Password reset on first run displaying a red warning message in AlertPlayer dashboard)
  • Ensure there is unobstructed airflow above the Fanless AlertPlayer. Never place any objects on top of the unit.

BIOS Settings

  • During boot, “ESC” brings up bios.  Ensure “Resume AC Power” is enabled. 

Imaging Fresh Computer

  1. Download and Copy ISO IMG file to usb stick with startup disk creator Etcher, Rufus or GNOME Disks and write the image ISO file to the USB Drive.
  2. Attach a Monitor, Keyboard and Network cable. Ensure no other USB devices are plugged in.
  3. Plug created USB boot stick into any USB 3.0 port (Blue) of computer.
  4. Turn on computer.  At initial splash screen, press ESC button to enter BIOS.
  5. Using Keyboard arrow buttons. move to menu at far right, then down arrow to move to boot override “UEFI USB”
  6. Press enter and computer will boot to this USB and begin CloneZilla automatic IMG restore. Sit back and wait a few minutes. 
  7. Process will automatically initialize. Prompt “Y” twice to continue.
  8. At end of process, remove USB and power cycle computer.
  9. Machine boots up into a login screen with user = obsuser pass = obsuser.
  10. All operations are done through the AlertPlayer’s web dashboard. http://<IP_of_Computer>:23233

Optional BIOS Upgrade

Current BIOS version is D7820A09