# NitroPad, NitroPC **URL:** https://support.nitrokey.com/c/nitropad-nitropc/10.md [Latest](https://support.nitrokey.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://support.nitrokey.com/categories.md) --- ## [NitroPad V56: phantom second eDP in the VBT + GPU hang after S3 resume](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v56-phantom-second-edp-in-the-vbt-gpu-hang-after-s3-resume/7809)
**Author:** [@Zrubi](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Zrubi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v56-phantom-second-edp-in-the-vbt-gpu-hang-after-s3-resume/7809 "2026-11-06T05:21:22Z")
Hi, I found two likely firmware-related problems on my NitroPad V56 and would like to know where to file a proper bug report with logs attached, since the forum only accepts images. System: NitroPad V56 (novacustom-v56… --- ## [Heads update from 2.6.0](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/heads-update-from-2-6-0/7806)
**Author:** [@Mortalchip](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Mortalchip)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/heads-update-from-2-6-0/7806 "2026-11-05T09:30:16Z")
Is it safe to upgrade Heads directly from 2.6.0 to 3.10, or should I follow an incremental upgrade path through each intermediate version? Are there any undocumented tips or best practices beyond the official documentati… --- ## [Fan allways spins loudly when under a bit of load with latest Firware](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/fan-allways-spins-loudly-when-under-a-bit-of-load-with-latest-firware/7784)
**Author:** [@lyricisticwalker](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/lyricisticwalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/fan-allways-spins-loudly-when-under-a-bit-of-load-with-latest-firware/7784 "2026-10-20T08:08:37Z")
Since I upgraded my V54 to Release v3.0.1 - Nitropad T430/X230 T480/T480s V54/V56 nv41/ns50 · Nitrokey/heads · GitHub the fan spins to (ig 100%) if the cpu gets a little hot. So when I update my System etc.. This wasn’t … --- ## [NitroPC crashes with Seagate Portable 4 TB USB drives](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-crashes-with-seagate-portable-4-tb-usb-drives/7738)
**Author:** [@degard](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/degard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-crashes-with-seagate-portable-4-tb-usb-drives/7738 "2026-09-22T04:05:55Z")
Hi all, My NitroPC immediately shuts down when I connect a bus-powered Seagate Portable 4 TB hard drive while the computer is running. And if the drive is already connected when I switch on the NitroPC, the computer do… --- ## [NitroPC (2023) cannot find Samsung 970 SSD](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-2023-cannot-find-samsung-970-ssd/7594)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-2023-cannot-find-samsung-970-ssd/7594 "2026-08-30T00:16:38Z")
I took a Samsung SSD hard drive (and some RAM) from a Librem 14 laptop, put it into the NitroPC (1) M.2 slot (the high one), and tried to boot. I get an EFI shell and no volumes appear. If I plug in a USB drive with a GN… --- ## [New Firmware 2.6.1 and NS70 compatibility](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/new-firmware-2-6-1-and-ns70-compatibility/7448)
**Author:** [@PDP1](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/PDP1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/new-firmware-2-6-1-and-ns70-compatibility/7448 "2026-08-17T07:50:59Z")
On the GitHub HEADS, there is a new firmware for many NitroPads. But it states that: This release includes all Nitropad variants, note that the NS50 and NS70 are untested Mine is the NS70. The update is 6 mo old (26… --- ## [Simple explanation of Heads, TPM, Keys needed](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/simple-explanation-of-heads-tpm-keys-needed/7626)
**Author:** [@nitrouserts](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitrouserts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/simple-explanation-of-heads-tpm-keys-needed/7626 "2026-08-10T17:01:13Z")
Because I am still stuck with issues in this post \[1\] and reading and making notes of the documentation brought me more questions than answers, I am asking for a clear and easy explanation how Heads works, answers to my … --- ## [Nitropad fails to boot showing ERROR: Invalid signatrue in kexec boot params](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-fails-to-boot-showing-error-invalid-signatrue-in-kexec-boot-params/7583)
**Author:** [@nitrouserts](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitrouserts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-fails-to-boot-showing-error-invalid-signatrue-in-kexec-boot-params/7583 "2026-08-10T16:55:46Z")
Since today booting my NitroPad T430 with Heads v2.5 stops: gpg: verify signature failed: Unknown system error !!! ERROR: Invalid signatrue in kexec boot params !!! !!!!! Failed default boot New value of ... !!!!! Start… --- ## [Boot Hash Error HELP](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/boot-hash-error-help/7703)
**Author:** [@Drago323](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Drago323)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/boot-hash-error-help/7703 "2026-08-06T08:35:13Z")
I successfully set up QubesOS on my NitroPad T480 with the default configurations and after just updating all of my templates I shut the computer down. When I powered the computer on after, I got a boot hash error but th… --- ## [NitroPC 1: Auto power-on after power failure – current options?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-1-auto-power-on-after-power-failure-current-options/7684)
**Author:** [@degard](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/degard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-1-auto-power-on-after-power-failure-current-options/7684 "2026-07-20T09:01:59Z")
Hi, I own a NitroPC 1 purchased about 2½–3 years ago. From the beginning, one limitation has been particularly problematic for me: after a power outage, the system does not automatically power on again. A few years ag… --- ## [NitroPad v54 dasharo heads cannot sign new files on reboot after Xen upgrade](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-dasharo-heads-cannot-sign-new-files-on-reboot-after-xen-upgrade/7668)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-dasharo-heads-cannot-sign-new-files-on-reboot-after-xen-upgrade/7668 "2026-07-10T17:46:07Z")
I’m on Qubes 4.3, I upgraded all the things, including dom0, and rebooted. I paid attention to the Linux kernel versions that were being changed and noticed that the kernel I am using (6.19.x) was not updated, rather oth… --- ## [Charging NitroPad with USB-C](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/charging-nitropad-with-usb-c/7355)
**Author:** [@gasull](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/gasull)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/charging-nitropad-with-usb-c/7355 "2026-07-08T22:15:43Z")
Since the NitroPad can be charged using a less bulky and heavy USB-C wire, is there any reason to use non-standard charger that comes with the laptop? Which USB-C wire should I buy to obtain the best results? --- ## [USB camera and microphone flaky starting 2026-03-23](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/usb-camera-and-microphone-flaky-starting-2026-03-23/7543)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/usb-camera-and-microphone-flaky-starting-2026-03-23/7543 "2026-07-06T20:46:59Z")
I have been using the camera and mic successfully for a few weeks on Qubes 4.3 on NitroPad V54, auto-attaching both to a “work” standalone qube. Firefox in that qube successfully used them. As of yesterday (not sure if … --- ## ["Cannot verify TPM rollback protection" and unable to boot or reset TPM](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/cannot-verify-tpm-rollback-protection-and-unable-to-boot-or-reset-tpm/7659)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/cannot-verify-tpm-rollback-protection-and-unable-to-boot-or-reset-tpm/7659 "2026-07-06T20:38:17Z")
V540TU with recently updated Dasharo coreboot+heads v0.9.1 I think this is my first attempted reboot after updating the firmware. I get the red screen with “ERROR: TPM State Inconsistent” Cannot verify TPM rollback p… --- ## [I installed a new operating system](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/i-installed-a-new-operating-system/7648)
**Author:** [@tigran](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/tigran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/i-installed-a-new-operating-system/7648 "2026-06-15T17:15:18Z")
I installed a new operating system but now it says that there’s missing files and stuff it gave me a thing to add them, but it just took me two thing that says failed to update. Check sums./ signed default config. I need… --- ## [Coreboot + heads v0.9.1 on V540TU without programmer?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/coreboot-heads-v0-9-1-on-v540tu-without-programmer/7642)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/coreboot-heads-v0-9-1-on-v540tu-without-programmer/7642 "2026-06-10T13:53:57Z")
Anyone here successfully upgraded the firmware from v0.9.0 to v0.9.1 on a NV54 NitroPad without using a programmer? I am looking for some success stories to give me the confidence to try this as I do not think I have th… --- ## [laptop not working for t480](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/laptop-not-working-for-t480/7636)
**Author:** [@tigran](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/tigran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/laptop-not-working-for-t480/7636 "2026-06-08T17:49:44Z")
NitroPad Troubleshooting Summary for Nitrokey Support Customer reports NitroPad purchased directly from Nitrokey. Observed during troubleshooting: Laptop has never successfully booted since arrival. Heads version 2.6… --- ## [NV41 heads Qubes 4.3 upgrade](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nv41-heads-qubes-4-3-upgrade/7614)
**Author:** [@friendsEverywhere](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/friendsEverywhere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nv41-heads-qubes-4-3-upgrade/7614 "2026-05-30T13:08:33Z")
Hello! I tried several times to upgrade to Qubes 4.3 from 4.2, both in-place and via USB (both dd and etcher made Installation USB device). The in-place update stopped “unexpected issue” and for the installation device … --- ## [Nitropc: cpu cooler](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-cpu-cooler/7596)
**Author:** [@temp](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/temp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropc-cpu-cooler/7596 "2026-05-18T19:01:10Z")
I really love my nitropc (form factor mini-pc / nuc) and its been holding for a few years now. Lately, it seems that the cpu is getting pretty hot above 60 degrees and sometime over 70… I have script taht cron runs, whic… --- ## [Nitropad v54 with Qubes OS function key not working](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-with-qubes-os-function-key-not-working/7587)
**Author:** [@ian](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/ian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-with-qubes-os-function-key-not-working/7587 "2026-04-25T22:00:06Z")
Hi guys, the function key of my Nitropad V54 does not seem to work. For example, Fn + F6 does not work. Also tried Fn + Esc, but doesn’t seem to unlock it. Please enlighten me on how to use this :folded\_hands: . Real… --- ## [Nitropad V54 Update](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-update/7576)
**Author:** [@lyricisticwalker](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/lyricisticwalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-v54-update/7576 "2026-04-16T17:31:56Z")
Hi, i wanted to check for Firmware Updates/ Update the Firmware on my Nitropad V54 the Dasharo Tool Suite (allegedly) can’t Update my Firmware because it is a Nitrokey modified version. On Firmware Update - Nitrokey Doc… --- ## [V56 Certified only with Tianocore](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/v56-certified-only-with-tianocore/7573)
**Author:** [@Haus\_am\_See](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Haus_am_See)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/v56-certified-only-with-tianocore/7573 "2026-04-13T19:34:01Z")
Hello, Since I am very interested in the Nitropad V56 with HEADS but seeing that it is sadly not “Qubes Certified” unlike the variant with TianoCore, I have two Questions: Can somebody tell me why the HEADS variant is… --- ## [Write protect on v56 and encrypted bios flavors](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/write-protect-on-v56-and-encrypted-bios-flavors/7570)
**Author:** [@A4H46fXrFUV85h](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/A4H46fXrFUV85h)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/write-protect-on-v56-and-encrypted-bios-flavors/7570 "2026-04-11T01:09:16Z")
What’s the write protect story on the v56? (Clevo v560TU, I think?) Also, any thoughts on bios encryption as a future security direction? Ie. A vendor creates a microbootloader with a single instruction - query a securi… --- ## [ChromeOS Flex on Nitropad?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/chromeos-flex-on-nitropad/7568)
**Author:** [@A4H46fXrFUV85h](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/A4H46fXrFUV85h)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/chromeos-flex-on-nitropad/7568 "2026-04-10T14:11:49Z")
Anyone tried it on a nitropad? Seems like a worthy candidate for a more secure by default OS than Ubuntu, and more easily resettable than Qubes? Possibly with self-signing ChromeOS images via TPM/heads? --- ## [NitroPad T430: No Xorg since Debian 13 with Kernel 6.12, intel\_iommu, grub-coreboot, heads](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-t430-no-xorg-since-debian-13-with-kernel-6-12-intel-iommu-grub-coreboot-heads/7505)
**Author:** [@nitrouserts](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitrouserts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitropad-t430-no-xorg-since-debian-13-with-kernel-6-12-intel-iommu-grub-coreboot-heads/7505 "2026-03-26T18:40:45Z")
I am a happy user of a NitroPad T430 with Heads-v1.4-2 running Debian since years. The upgrade to Debian 13 brought linux kernel 6.12 which works without using Xorg. Starting Xorg is not possiple and shows in ~/.local/s… --- ## [Qubes camera and mic attach/detach flaky with linux kernel 6.19.x](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/qubes-camera-and-mic-attach-detach-flaky-with-linux-kernel-6-19-x/7545)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/qubes-camera-and-mic-attach-detach-flaky-with-linux-kernel-6-19-x/7545 "2026-03-25T14:05:12Z")
I noticed flakiness attaching and detaching the camera and mic to qubes after some updates. When I set all qubes to use 6.18.x (including dom0) instead of 6.19.x, it works fine. I hope this helps someone. --- ## [Cannot install any OS](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/cannot-install-any-os/7487)
**Author:** [@anon45100896](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/anon45100896)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/cannot-install-any-os/7487 "2026-03-15T22:34:23Z")
I have a huge problem. I cannot install any OS ony my NitroPad T480s anymore. I’m not an expert, so I don’t know what to do anymore. I tried installing Linux Mint, Fedora Silverblue and Debian - non worked (they worked … --- ## [How to encrypt second nvme with the same ID?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-to-encrypt-second-nvme-with-the-same-id/7497)
**Author:** [@D.K](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/D.K)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-to-encrypt-second-nvme-with-the-same-id/7497 "2026-03-06T18:56:42Z")
Hi, brand new NitroPad V56 with ubuntu 24. The first nvme is encrypted well with my own passphrase at bootup. The second nvme is untouched. Is there a “Howto” to encrypt this second nvme with the same passphrase of th… --- ## [Charger Nitropad NV41](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/charger-nitropad-nv41/7489)
**Author:** [@blobman1](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/blobman1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/charger-nitropad-nv41/7489 "2026-03-06T11:27:55Z")
Hi, my charger for my Nitropad NV41 got stolen, is there a place where I can get a new one? I need 19V and 4.74 A, but I need the size of the adapter! thanks alot! --- ## [Nitrokey was destroyed, can't boot NitroPC 2 after updating OS](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-was-destroyed-cant-boot-nitropc-2-after-updating-os/7500)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Gutkind](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Sam_Gutkind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-was-destroyed-cant-boot-nitropc-2-after-updating-os/7500 "2026-02-24T16:49:40Z")
Hi, My Nitrokey fell apart a few months ago. Unfortunately I just updated Qubes OS and Dasharo Heads won’t allow me to boot without updating the checksum…which I can’t do because my Nitrokey is gone. How much trouble … [Next page](https://support.nitrokey.com/c/nitropad-nitropc/10.md?page=1)