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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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AC power adapter
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USB keyboard
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USB mouse
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CD-ROM drive
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Screwdriver
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system:
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Memory module
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mSATA card
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Mini PCIe card
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 AMI BIOS setup utility.
Installing an Operating System
To install an operating system, you need to install a CD-ROM drive to use the OS installation
CD or use a bootable USB drive.
Make sure a 2.5” SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install-
ing an mSATA card.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
