User manual

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Apps
Operating System
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6.1 Operating System
Units can be shipped with or without the operating system installed on your 8580/8590. This
section outlines how to work with each of these scenarios.
6.1.1 OS Pre-installed on Hard Drive/Compact Flash
When a 8580/8590 with a pre-installed operating system is started, this operating system is
loaded following the BIOS boot messages.
System-specific device drivers such as those for display, audio and network adaptors, and
touchscreens are also pre-installed.
Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific operating instructions.
In 8580/8590 units with a pre-installed operating system, the system is located on the C par-
tition. The size of this partition will not always be the same as the size of the entire hard
drive/Compact Flash. It is up to you to organize the remaining hard drive/Compact Flash
capacity.
With Windows XP Embedded, a small EWF partition (Enhanced Write Filter) is required
for the EWF functions. The remaining free space is available on the C drive.
6.1.2 Installing on the Hard Drive/Compact Flash
When an 8580/8590 is started up for the first time without a pre-installed operating system,
the operator will need to carry out a number of steps that will vary depending on the system
to be installed. Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific instructions.
6.1.2.1 Operating Systems Supplied on CD-ROM
There are two ways to install an operating systems supplied on a CD-ROM:
• Using an external CD-ROM drive connected to a USB port. This drive can be used to
install, for example, Windows XP Embedded or Windows XP Pro.
• Initializing the hard drive/Compact Flash using a bootable floppy disk and then copying
the operating system CD and driver CD contents onto the hard drive/Compact Flash
using the right network/CD drivers. The operating system can then be installed directly
from the hard drive/Compact Flash.
Note: The installation and configuration of the operating system should only be carried
out by professionals familiar with the system environment.