Chapter 2 - getting started, Preparing the system, Installing devices – DFI EC700-BT Manual User Manual

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Chapter 2

Preparing the System

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

SATA hard drive

AC power adapter

CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)

• Screwdriver

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the system.

SATA hard drive

Mini PCIe 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 install 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 install-

ing a SATA drive.

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

Installing the Drivers

The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro-

vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on

installing the drivers.

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