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Chapter 2 - getting started, Preparing the system, Installing devices – DFI DS912-OT Manual User Manual

Page 18: Configuring the bios, Installing the operating system

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Getting Started

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:

• SATA hard drive
• AC power adapter
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Memory module (optional)

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the DS910-OT 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 in-
stall a CD-ROM drive in order to use the CD.

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 installing a SATA drive.

2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the oper-

ating system.

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