Industrial PCs are commonly used computer devices in the industrial field. With continuous technological advancements, major industrial PC manufacturers have accelerated their research and development, significantly improving the performance and stability of industrial PCs. Using a USB flash drive has become one of the optimal choices for system installation. Next, we'll see how to install an industrial PC system using keyboard shortcuts.
The first step is that the industrial control computer does not have a pre-installed system in its initial state. You need to prepare a computer or laptop with a system installed, a USB flash drive with more than 4GB of storage, and a USB boot disk.
The second step is to insert the USB drive into the computer and select the formatting function. A USB drive formatted as FAT32 is more stable and compatible than one formatted as NTFS. After formatting, extract the bootable USB drive's image file to the USB drive.
The third step is to insert the USB flash drive into the industrial control computer where the system needs to be installed, and press and hold the power switch until the power light comes on. Then you can release the switch to enter the simulated BIOS.
Fourth, in the boot device selection menu, use the shortcut keys F2 or F10 to enter the BIOS configuration interface. The method for entering the BIOS configuration interface may vary depending on the brand of the industrial PC; please follow the instructions provided by your specific brand.
The fifth step is to select the USB drive boot option in the BIOS menu, save and exit, and the machine will automatically restart and begin booting the system from the USB drive to install.
The sixth step is to follow the steps in the system installation interface to make the relevant settings until the system installation is complete.
In industrial PC system installation, using a USB flash drive makes the entire installation process more convenient, and selecting the boot device via shortcut keys greatly improves operational efficiency, thus making it widely used. This article aims to provide some reference and assistance to industrial PC users.
