Owner manual

3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up
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turn ON the
system
3.1 Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows
®
2000/XP operating systems
(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so
you can maximize the features of your hardware.
3.2 Powering up
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for more information.
• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives
without the necessary drivers. Use the bundled oppy disk when
installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive.
• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then
follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.
Press to turn ON
the system