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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
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Screwdriver
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SATA hard drive
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AC power adapter
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PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse
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CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
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Memory module
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the TPC150-SD system.
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Memory module
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SATA hard drive
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Mini PCIe card
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PCIe 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 AMI BIOS setup utility.
Installing the 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 to run the Operating System CD.
Make sure that a SATA drive or a Mini PCIe card is already installed.
1.
Refer to the following chapters for information on installing a SATA drive or a
Mini PCIe card.
2.
Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operat-
ing system.
Installing the Drivers
The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be in-
stalled to provide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software
chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.
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