Template:Software Install4
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:
- filename: FILENAME (e.g. 21014o1)
- build: BUILD (which build, e.g., 206)
- release: RELEASE (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)
It differs from "Software Install" in that it is modified for the zd2/zd4/zd8 notation, and from "Software Install2" in that it uses one .zd file and uses the "filename" option rather than hardcoded "osX" filenames, and from "Software Install3" in that it is model independent, and covers signed install only.
How to install
build BUILD of release RELEASE.
The build is installed to the internal storage device. You will need a USB drive or Secure Digital card of at least 1 GB capacity, but only for the duration of the installation.
ALL USER DATA WILL BE ERASED FROM THE LAPTOP!
| laptop model | files needed |
|---|---|
| XO-1 | {{{filename}}}0.img fs0.zip |
| XO-1.5 | {{{filename}}}1.zd fs1.zip |
- Download the files from the table above to the USB or SD drive,
- Make a copy of any data you wish to keep,
- Check that the battery is inserted and locked,
- Check that the power cord is in place and the battery indicator is green,
- Turn off the laptop, unless it is already off,
- Insert the USB drive into any USB port on the laptop,
- Hold down all four game keys above the power button,
- Turn on the laptop,
- Wait for the message Release the game keys to continue,
- Release the game keys.
Installation progress will be displayed as a series of blocks on screen. Green colour will fill most but possibly not all blocks. It will take about five to ten minutes. Once finished, the laptop will reboot automatically. You may remove the USB or SD drive during or after the reboot.
The USB or SD drive can be used on other laptops.
If installation progress is not displayed, you may be running an old firmware version which does not recognise the .zip file. Upgrade the firmware first (see Firmware).
If you see a message Boot failed then either:
- the USB or SD drive has not been properly prepared, or;
- the firmware is out of date and should be updated (see Firmware).
