Roon Optimized Core Kit (ROCK)
Formatting ROCK Internal Storage
To start, let's connect to your RoonOS Web Interface. Next, confirm that your drive is shown. If an HDD or SSD is attached to the ROCK's internal SATA connector, you will see the "Internal Music Storage" section in the Web Administration Interface. ...
Migrating To ROCK
If you're setting up ROCK, and your Roon Server had previously been running on Mac, Windows, or Linux, you'll need to migrate your Roon database. Your database includes your playlists, edits, play history, tags, settings, and more. This guide will ...
ROCK: Importing Music
ROCK makes it easy to import new music, no matter where you store your collection. There are two different ways to import new music and both are described below. Either method will work whether you're using internal storage, external storage, or ...
ROCK Install Guide
Roon Optimized Core Kit (ROCK) comes with a “factory reset” disk image, which is meant to be flashed onto a USB flash drive. When the device is booted from this USB flash drive it will partition, format, and initialize your SSD. 1. Prepare your NUC ...
ROCK: Storage Basics
ROCK offers a few different options for storing your music, each with advantages and disadvantages. Whatever storage configuration you're using with ROCK, you'll want to read this article about importing your music into Roon. If you are using ...
ROCK: Configuring BIOS On Your NUC
In order to install ROCK, you'll need to update your NUC’s BIOS to the latest version. You will also need to confirm that a few options are set correctly. You should only need to do this once, during the initial configuration of ROCK. What You Need A ...
Roon Optimized Core Kit
Let's first explain what Roon OS is, and then we can talk about Roon Optimized Core Kit. Roon OS is a custom Linux based operating system, tailored for running Roon Server and providing a best-in-class, appliance-type user experience. Roon OS boots ...
Roon OS Data Directory
Roon OS automatically exposes a shared network folder (SMB share) called `/Data`. Be careful modifying files or folders in this directory, as this could lead to permanent data corruption and/or loss. Some reasons you might want to access the shared ...
Roon OS Missing Codecs
Background Roon does not ship with patented codecs such as MP3 and AAC on any platform. On Android/iOS, Roon does not decode audio formats. On Windows/Mac, it uses the built-in system codecs. On Linux, Roon expects to find the codecs installed as ...
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