Two Methods for Installing TrueNAS on the F8 SSD Plus NAS
Method 1: Install TrueNAS on an NVMe Drive in Slots 5–8
If you install TrueNAS on an NVMe drive located in slots 5–8, you do not need to disable VT-d or turn off Secure Boot. Everything should work smoothly without additional configuration.
Method 2: Install TrueNAS on an NVMe Drive in Slots 1–4
If you install TrueNAS on an NVMe drive in slots 1–4, you will need to:
Disable VT-d before the first boot to avoid issues during installation.
Once the installation is complete, re-enable VT-d after the second reboot.
Important Note:
For both methods, you must disable "TOS First Boot" before installation—this is something most people are likely already aware of.
Why Does This Happen?
The likely reason for this behavior is that slots 5–8 are directly connected via PCIe lanes, while slots 1–4 go through the PCH (chipset). This difference affects how VT-d handles passthrough and device initialization.
Hope this helps!![😊]()
Method 1: Install TrueNAS on an NVMe Drive in Slots 5–8
If you install TrueNAS on an NVMe drive located in slots 5–8, you do not need to disable VT-d or turn off Secure Boot. Everything should work smoothly without additional configuration.
Method 2: Install TrueNAS on an NVMe Drive in Slots 1–4
If you install TrueNAS on an NVMe drive in slots 1–4, you will need to:
Disable VT-d before the first boot to avoid issues during installation.
Once the installation is complete, re-enable VT-d after the second reboot.
Important Note:
For both methods, you must disable "TOS First Boot" before installation—this is something most people are likely already aware of.
Why Does This Happen?
The likely reason for this behavior is that slots 5–8 are directly connected via PCIe lanes, while slots 1–4 go through the PCH (chipset). This difference affects how VT-d handles passthrough and device initialization.
Hope this helps!
Statistics: Posted by Kevin — Today, 14:56