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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
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SATA hard drive
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AC power adapter
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Optical drive (for installing software/drivers)
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Memory module
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system.
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Memory module
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SATA hard drives
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Mini PCIe and mSATA card
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PCIe and PCI expansion cards
Configuring the BIOS
To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the
type of hard disk drive.
1.
Power-on the system.
2.
After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen.
Press the Delete key to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Installing an Operating System
Most operating system software can be installed using a DVD (and DVD burner) or bootable
USB drive.
Please refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating system.
Installing the Drivers
The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to the
Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.
