* For using the device where you have the Redcore image (* .iso) you must start BIOS setup and change settings;
BIOS basic function:
* The desired setting, in this case, refers to the boot priority for our device that starts the system and this can be done at startup by pressing a key mentioned on the PC for this purpose;
* Most common keys for this action are: DEL, F2 or F11, depending on the type of BIOS your PC is using ; * Once you finished setting BOOT from a USB stick, SD card or DVD, save it and your computer will start Redcore LIVE session from your device; * After starting a menu will appear, where you can choose one of the options:
* After starting the LIVE session you choose your username and password:
* After recognizing user and validating the password, you will see the default desktop;
* You can see the Redcore logo and another icon named “Ask for help”
* In the LIVE session menu, at the System Tools section you can find also Calamares;
* You can use the shortcut from desktop or Calamares, both will start the installation on your PC;
* After starting the installation, there will appear a window where you must use the ROOT password: root
* you can continue the installation or abandon …
* Now just follow the installation steps:
* Choosing the language used for installation … you can continue the installation or abandon …
* Choosing the location for the user … this is required to properly display the date and time … it is possible to continue the installation, return to the previous screen, or abandon … you can also return to the previous settings you made …
* Keyboard layouts according to personal needs … there is the possibility of continuing the installation, return to the previous screen, or abandon …
* Viewing partitions recognized by the BIOS in order to install … no possibility of returning to the previous screen or canceling the installation …
* Depending on personal needs, you can choose to install alongside another operating system on on another partition, wipe disk and manual formatting according to your wishes … we recommend replacing a dedicated partition for Redcore … it is possible to continue the installation, return to previous screen, or its abandonment … most imprtant aspect is that you can encrypt the data with system installation
* Next you have to set the system configuration for main user of Redcore… name used for logging, computer name, password, administrator password… there is a possibility of automatic logging without typing a password or using unique passwords for user and administrator, it is possible to continue the installation, return to the previous screen, or its abandonment…
* Check your personal settings and the possibility of continuing the installation, return to the previous screen, or its abandonment …
* If you are not confident of what you've done till now, you can return to the previous settings …
* Start installation … which will take very little time … depending on the features of your computer … you can abandon installation any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Continue installation … or abandon any time …
* Installation done … NOW you can restart your computer … do not forget to change the BIOS boot setting from HDD … or REDCORE
* Thank you for installing Redcore! and hope you will enjoy using it…