DFI ES121-LR - Manual (Page 20)

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Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
• Memory module
• SATA hard drive
• Mini PCI card and/or Mini PCIe x1 card
• AC power adapter
• PS/2 keyboard
• PS/2 mouse
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Phillips screwdriver
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the ES121 series system.
• Memory module
• SATA hard drive
• Mini PCI card and/or Mini PCIe x1 card
• CompactFlash card (pre-installed upon request)
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.