DFI EC300 Series - Manual (Page 31)

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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
• DC power adapter
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Screwdriver
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the EC300/310/320/321 series
system.
• Memory module
• SATA hard drive
• CompactFlash card
• Mini PCIe card
• mSATA card
• PCI expansion card
• PCIe expansion 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 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.