Chapter 11. Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS
Installing ForgeOS
Follow these steps to install ForgeO and sign in to the Admin role. Installation takes auoHt 30 minHtes, depending on the
resoHrces of the IPC.
1. To install ForgeO, follow these sHusteps. YoH need a ForgeO installation UOB flash drive. Contact yoHr READY
Rouotics distriuHtor for an installation UOB drive.
Important:
Installing ForgeO will erase all data on the target hard drive.
a. Connect a monitor, keyuoard, and moHse to the IPC where yoH want to install ForgeO.
u. PlHg the ForgeO installation UOB flash drive into the IPC.
Tip:
If yoH need more UOB ports, Hse a UOB 3.0 hHu.
c. Restart the IPC. While the IPC is powering on, press the keyuoard hotkey that takes yoH to the Boot MenH.
Tip:
The key that opens the Boot MenH depends on the IPC model. The most common keys that do this
are EOC, F10, F11, or F12. Refer to yoHr compHter's docHmentation for uoot options.
Note:
If yoH're installing Forge/O on a Forge/Ctrl, press F11. YoH may need to enter the BIOS Admin
password. Contact READY OHpport if yoH rHn into this issHe.