Integration of SouthernBitcoiner video and related initial setup reforms

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-  initial-setup
+  initial-setup/index
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site/source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst

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-.. _initial-setup:
-
-=============
-Initial Setup
-=============
-
-.. _fresh-setup:
-
-Starting Fresh
---------------
-#. Connect your server to power and ethernet.
-
-#. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone) connected to the same local network as your server, open a browser and visit ``http://start.local``.
-
-	.. note:: If you are `not` using a Raspberry Pi, you can also plug a monitor and keyboard into the server. This is known as "Kiosk mode".
-
-#. Follow the on-screen instructions.
-
-.. _recover-options:
-
-Recover Options
----------------
-If you are using an existing drive, transferring data from one drive to another, or restoring your entire system from a backup, follow the appropriate guide below:
-
-    - :ref:`Use Existing Drive <attach-drive>`
-    - :ref:`Transfer <transfer-data>`
-    - :ref:`Restore from Backup <backup-restore>`
-
-.. _setup-troubleshooting:
-
-Troubleshooting
----------------
-If you followed the above instructions and are experiencing issues, click :ref:`here <setup-troubleshoot>` to resolve.
-
-You can also to `reach out to support <https://start9.com/contact>`_ if you need a hand.

site/source/user-manual/initial-setup/index.rst

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+.. _initial-setup:
+
+===============================
+Getting Started - Initial Setup
+===============================
+
+A self-hosting experience with StartOS begins with setting up your server for the first time or by wiping an existing server to completely start over. For both of these, choose `Start Fresh`. To transfer existing server data to a new machine or disk or to perform a disaster recovery from backups, choose `Recovery or Restore`.
+
+.. toctree::
+  :maxdepth: 1
+
+  initial-setup-start-fresh
+  initial-setup-recovery

site/source/user-manual/initial-setup/initial-setup-recovery.rst

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+.. _initial-setup-recovery:
+
+=============
+Recovery or Restore
+=============
+
+.. contents::
+  :depth: 2
+  :local:
+
+Keeping existing data
+---------------------
+
+These options assume you have a working StartOS device or data disk containing StartOS services and configurations that you want to use as the source for your new server.
+
+
+    - :ref:`Use Existing Drive <attach-drive>`
+    - :ref:`Transfer <transfer-data>`
+
+
+Emergency Restore from Backup
+-----------------------------
+This option assumes that disaster has struck and your only copy of your StartOS services are backups taken through StartOS.
+
+    - :ref:`Restore from Backup <backup-restore>`
+
+
+

site/source/user-manual/initial-setup/initial-setup-start-fresh.rst

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+.. _initial-setup-starting-fresh:
+
+=============
+Start Fresh
+=============
+
+.. contents::
+  :depth: 2
+  :local:
+
+Setting up a new server
+-----------------------
+
+The video below demonstrations how to set up a newly purchased Start9 server. If you are familar with the process or you have recently :ref:`flashed <_flashing>` an existing server, you may want to skip the video and scroll down straight to Step 1.
+
+
+        .. youtube:: DzikmY4S42Y
+            :width: 100%
+
+ 
+
+**First Steps**
+
+#. Connect your server to power and ethernet.
+
+#. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone) connected to the same local network as your server, open a browser and visit ``http://start.local``.
+
+	.. note:: If you are `not` using a Raspberry Pi, you can also plug a monitor and keyboard into the server. This is known as "Kiosk mode" but is not recommedend for general use.
+
+#. Follow the on-screen instructions.
+
+_________
+
+
+Start Over
+--------------
+
+To `Factory Reset` an existing server, you must first go through the flashing process to reinstall StartOS.
+
+#. Flash your device with a fresh install of StartOS by following the :ref:`flashing guides <flashing>`, making sure to select `Factory Reset` when booting from external media.
+
+#. After install is complete, you will be prompted to remove your external and restart.
+
+	.. note:: On a Raspberry Pi, you will `not` remove the microSD card you have flashed, it will remain in the device.
+
+#. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone) connected to the same local network as your server, open a browser and visit ``http://start.local``.
+
+#. Choose `Start Fresh` and follow the on-screen instructions.
+
+_________
+
+
+Troubleshooting
+---------------
+If you followed the above instructions and are experiencing issues, click :ref:`here <setup-troubleshoot>` to resolve.
+
+You can also to `reach out to support <https://start9.com/contact>`_ if you need a hand.