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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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 and other means of power supply
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CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system.
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SATA drives
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Mini PCIe card
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mSATA 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 BIOS setup utility.
Installing a Operating System
Depending on the method you choose to install your system, you may use a USB flash drive
or install a CD-ROM drive in order to run the Operating System CD.
Make sure a SATA drive or an mSATA card 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.