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Alternate 64-bit installation is noted and observed. | Alternate 64-bit installation is noted and observed. | ||
- | Considerations for i386 (32-bit) builds are very similar to amd64 (64-bit) builds. This guide is supplement to | + | Considerations for i386 (32-bit) builds are very similar to amd64 (64-bit) builds. This guide is a supplement to |
- | the [[https:// | + | the [[https:// |
geared toward 64-bit platforms. | geared toward 64-bit platforms. | ||
actual installation process. | actual installation process. | ||
This guide assumes that users have a working Windows Client for installing and executing utilities. | This guide assumes that users have a working Windows Client for installing and executing utilities. | ||
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* This is a community document and a work in progress. | * This is a community document and a work in progress. | ||
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+ | ===== Foreword: Regarding UEFI ===== | ||
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+ | While the Debian project has worked diligently to address the installation and booting problems that may result when installing their OS on UEFI hardware, issues may still come into play during the installation procedure. | ||
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+ | * Disable Secure Boot. Secure boot is designed to prevent changes to the currently installed OS. Obviously, this has the potential to interfere with a new OS installation. | ||
+ | * Enable legacy BIOS. This may be represented by **Enable Legacy BOOT** or **Enable Legacy BIOS** and similar labels. | ||
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+ | For users who are unsure of how to enter into BIOS and set variables, the guidance found -> [[https:// | ||
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OMV/Debian will run on i386 32-bit platforms, with 1GB of ram or even less. Hardware in this category will work well as a basic NAS server for home use, but performance expectations should be adjusted accordingly. | OMV/Debian will run on i386 32-bit platforms, with 1GB of ram or even less. Hardware in this category will work well as a basic NAS server for home use, but performance expectations should be adjusted accordingly. | ||
- | While not essential, more than 1GB of ram would be helpful. | + | While not absolutely |
A gigabit Ethernet adapter would be preferred, to better support concurrent LAN users and streaming video content. 100Mbs will work, but a gigabit Ethernet adapter may produce better overall results. | A gigabit Ethernet adapter would be preferred, to better support concurrent LAN users and streaming video content. 100Mbs will work, but a gigabit Ethernet adapter may produce better overall results. | ||
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===== Choosing a Boot Drive ===== | ===== Choosing a Boot Drive ===== | ||
- | This subject is covered in the [[https:// | + | This subject is covered in the [[https:// |
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If the decision is made to boot from a USB thumbdrive; pre-test the drive as shown, in the following, before use. \\ | If the decision is made to boot from a USB thumbdrive; pre-test the drive as shown, in the following, before use. \\ | ||
- | For hard drive or SSD boot drives, skip down to → [[https:// | + | For hard drive or SSD boot drives, skip down to → [[https:// |
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With the installation process complete, users should configure their server, with the OMV6 New User Guide starting with the | With the installation process complete, users should configure their server, with the OMV6 New User Guide starting with the | ||
- | section titled → [[https:// | + | section titled → [[https:// |
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