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11-28-2009, 07:33 AM
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Sticky on First Boot
It seems like I recently saw a Sticky or a helpful post of a Moderator on first boot procedures. Can someone direct me to it. Thanks
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11-28-2009, 08:06 AM
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Do you mean how to set up the boot priority of you drives?
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11-28-2009, 08:21 AM
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yes, and install Win7 as well as BIOS settings
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11-28-2009, 01:22 PM
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First boot prior to OS install,I go into the BIOS use default settings,set the date and time,and set the boot order to CD/DVD to first and HD second. If you are going to use other drives or a CF card reader, leave them unplugged until the OS is up and running.
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11-28-2009, 05:36 PM
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I gather that when I turn of the computer the first time, it will default to BIOS settings?
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11-28-2009, 06:17 PM
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When you boot up the first time, it will to a POST (Power On Self-Test), tell you of any critical errors (missing RAM, missing CPU, check for attached drives, etc). If you don't have an O/S installed, you'll see a "no operating system installed" error.
To enter the BIOS, you will have to press a key on your keyboard during POST. Most of the time you'll see a message displayed indicating which key to press, but otherwise, it's listed in your motherboard manual. Depending on make & model, it's usually Del, F1, F2, F10, or F11.
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