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**Download [{{{path}}}/fs.zip fs.zip], |
**Download [{{{path}}}/fs.zip fs.zip], |
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**Save the file to the top directory of a USB memory stick, |
**Save the file to the top directory of a USB memory stick, |
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**Check the USB memory stick contains at least the two files fs.zip and {{{build}}}.{{ #switch: {{{model}}} | XO-1 = img | XO-1.5 = zd}}.}} |
**Check the USB memory stick contains at least the two files fs.zip and {{{build}}}.{{ #switch: {{{model}}} | XO-1 = img | XO-1.5 = zd}}. | {{ #ifeq: {{{model}}} | XO-1 | |
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**Download [{{{path}}}/{{{build}}}.crc {{{build}}}.crc], |
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**Save the file to the top directory of a USB memory stick, |
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**Check the USB memory stick contains at least the two files {{{build}}}.img and {{{build}}}.crc |
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*Prepare the laptop: |
*Prepare the laptop: |
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Revision as of 04:12, 29 July 2010
This page is generic installation instructions activated by template transclusion, and looking at the page like this (and not in Edit) won't help you understand it. The parameters expected are:
- model: MODEL (XO-1 or XO-1.5)
- build: BUILD (which build, e.g. os206)
- signed: SIGNED (yes or no)
- version: VERSION (which release version this build is intended for, e.g. 10.1.2)
- path: PATH (the path via HTTP to the directory that contains the build file)
How to install build BUILD of version VERSION on MODEL.
The build is installed to the internal storage device. You will need a USB memory stick of at least 1Gb capacity, but only for the duration of the installation.
ALL USER DATA WILL BE ERASED FROM THE LAPTOP!
- Prepare the USB memory stick:
- Download [{{{path}}}/{{{build}}}. {{{build}}}.],
- Save the file to the top directory of a USB memory stick, {{ #ifeq: {{{signed}}} | yes |
- Download [{{{path}}}/fs.zip fs.zip],
- Save the file to the top directory of a USB memory stick,
- Check the USB memory stick contains at least the two files fs.zip and {{{build}}}.. |
- Prepare the laptop:
- Make a copy of any data you wish to keep,
- Ensure the battery is in the laptop,
- Connect the laptop to external power,
- Turn off the laptop, unless it is already off.
- Insert the USB memory stick into any USB port on the laptop,
- Start installing:
Installation progress will be displayed. Green colour will fill grey blocks. It will take about
minutes. Once finished, the laptop
Remove the USB memory stick during or after the reboot. The USB memory stick can be used on other laptops.