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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
•
SATA hard drive
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AC power adapter
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PS/2 or USB keyboard
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PS/2 or USB mouse
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CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Screwdriver
• Memory
module
(optional)
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the system.
• Memory
module
•
SATA hard drive
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 the Operating System
Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to install a CD-ROM
drive in order to use the CD.
Make sure a SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install-
ing a SATA drive.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.
Installing the Drivers
The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro-
vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on
installing the drivers.
