I’ve got 2 Asus Chromeboxes CN62 GUADO for Meet (CFM)

They are both unenrolled, it was for my company meeting before.

Here the detail I get from the devices

Google Chrome: Version 91.0.4456.0 (Official Build) dev (64-bit)
Platform: 13870.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel guado
Channel: dev-channel
Firmware Version: Google_Guado.6301.108.4
ARC Enabled: false
ARC:
Enterprise Enrolled: false
Developer Mode: false

Hardware specification

ASUS Chromebox 2 (CN62) for meetings G015U

  • USFF
  • 1 x Core i7 5500U / 2.4 GHz
  • RAM 4 GB
  • SSD 16 GB
  • HD Graphics 5500
  • GigE
  • WLAN: Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11b/g/n/ac
  • Chrome OS
  • monitor: none

Things work

  • Replaced the Storage of 16GB to 256GB , it is M.2 SATA SSD
  • Upgraded the RAM from 4GB to 16GB, the RAM is DDR3L for Laptop 1.35V. Voltage is important, I bought 8GBx2 RAM , but it was 1.5V, they are not compatible.
  • I’ve created an USB to recovery, 4GB USB is accepted.

Things do not work

  • Many tutorials say at the recovery screen, hit Ctrl+D to enter the Dev Mode, But it does not work for me. Tried so many times.

  • I will try another ways, if I can get into the Dev Mode, I will install new firmware from MrChromebox, then Windows 11

Update 2025-05-12

  • Ctrl+D works on Logitech keyboard, I failed many times with a mechanic keyboard.
  • Before enter DevMode, you are better to PowerWash the Chrombox.
  • Upgraded to 16GB RAM DDR3 PCL (1.35v) , SSD 256GB
  • I’ve installed dual boot for Windows 10 and Fedora 42
  • To install Windows, You will have to create bootale USB from Windows, Download the Windows images from official page, and use Rufus to create the bootable USB. I failed many times with bootable USB created from Linux and Mac.
  • I installed Windows 11 successfully on original 4GB RAM, but when I replaced to 16GB RAM, the installation keep failing. I have to install Windows 10 ( less picky).
  • The Hangout Remote works on Windows and Linux, You can repair by holding both Menu + Mute buttons at the same time for 4-6 seconds.
  • Huge thanks to MrChromebox, you are helping to save environments.

Update 2025-05-16

  • Fixed broken CPU cooling fan, the fan is compatible with NUC NUC5i7RYH NUC6i3SYH NUC6i3SYK NUC6i5SYH NUC6i5SYK NUC7i3BNH , I bought one on shopee.vn

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