Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/Os; Installing Forge/Os - YASKAWA YRC1000 Startup Manual

VERSION 5.3.0

APPENDIX A: SETTING UP FORGE/OS

INSTALLING FORGE/OS

Follow these steps to install Forge/OS and sign in to the Admin role. Installation takes about 30 minutes,
depending on the resources of the IPC.
To install Forge/OS, follow these substeps. You need a Forge/OS installation USB flash drive. Contact your
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READY Robotics distributor for an installation USB drive.
Important: Installing Forge/OS will erase all data on the target hard drive.
Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the IPC where you want to install Forge/OS.
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Plug the Forge/OS installation USB flash drive into the IPC.
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Tip: If you need more USB ports, use a USB 3.0 hub.
Restart the IPC. While the IPC is powering on, press the keyboard hotkey that takes you to the Boot Menu.
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Tip: The key that opens the Boot Menu depends on the IPC model. The most common keys that do this
are ESC, F10, F11, or F12. Refer to your computer's documentation for boot options.
From the boot options, select Install Forge/OS to boot from the installation USB flash drive.
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The installer may take several minutes to load. Wait until the installation wizard opens.
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