An industrial PC is a computer device specifically designed for industrial control. It features high strength, high performance, and high stability, and is widely used across various industries. As an important industrial control device, an operating system needs to be installed on an industrial PC to ensure its proper functioning. Below is a guide on how to install an operating system on an industrial PC for the first time.
Tool preparation
Before installing an operating system on an industrial PC, you need to prepare the following tools:
① A computer capable of booting a USB drive, used to create a bootable USB drive;
② An installation disk, which can be a Windows or Linux system;
③ A USB flash drive with a capacity of 4GB or more.
Creating a bootable disk
You need to create a bootable disk using a bootable disk creation tool. The specific steps are as follows:
① Insert the USB drive into the computer and back up or delete all data on it;
② Download software for creating bootable disks from the official website, such as Rufus;
③ Open the software, select the image file to be installed, and set the boot disk boot method to UEFI mode;
④ Select the USB drive and click Start to create a bootable disk.
After completion, configure the industrial control computer to start.
After creating the boot disk, you need to configure the industrial control computer's boot options, setting it to boot from the USB drive. The steps are as follows:
① Insert the USB flash drive into the industrial computer;
② Turn on the power and repeatedly press F2 or Del to enter the BIOS interface;
③ In the BIOS interface, locate the "Boot Options" tab and set the USB drive as the first boot option;
④ Save the settings and exit BIOS.
Install system
After the industrial PC boots up, it will directly enter the installation interface on the USB drive. If it's a Windows system, follow the normal steps until installation is successful. If it's a Linux system, simply select to install Linux from the installation interface.
It is important to note that during the installation process, it is essential to ensure a smooth workflow, and the integrity and correctness of the installation files must be guaranteed.
After installation, perform system settings.
After the system installation is complete, some settings need to be configured on the industrial control computer. The specific steps are as follows:
① Install the graphics card driver: Download the graphics card driver suitable for the industrial control computer and install it on the computer;
② Install industrial PC drivers: Download and install the corresponding drivers from the official website. This will further optimize the performance of the industrial PC hardware.
③ Optimize system settings: Configure the system according to requirements to ensure that the industrial computer is suitable for applications in relevant industries.
Installing the system on an industrial control computer for the first time is an unavoidable step in its application. Only through correct operation can its normal operation be guaranteed, providing a more stable, efficient, and secure guarantee for applications in the corresponding industries.
