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.. _flashing-x86:
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Flashing (x86)
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This guide is for flashing embassyOS to a USB drive in order to install it to an x86 architecture device. This will include most desktops, laptops, mini PCs, and servers. For an up-to-date list of known-good hardware, please check out this `forum post <https://community.start9.com/t/known-good-hardware-master-list-hardware-capable-of-running-embassyos-v0-3-3/66/2>`_.
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.. note:: You will need a USB drive of at least 16GB in size
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Getting embassyOS
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#. Visit the `Github release page <https://github.com/Start9Labs/embassy-os/releases/latest>`_ to find the latest embassyOS release.
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#. Select ``embassyos_amd64.iso`` from the "Assets" section at the bottom of the release.
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.. figure:: /_static/images/flashing/amd64-asset.png
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:width: 60%
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Installing embassyOS
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Once you have the embassyOS image, you will need to flash it onto your USB drive.
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#. Download `balenaEtcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ onto your Linux, Mac, or Windows computer.
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#. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
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#. Open balenaEtcher.
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.. figure:: /_static/images/diy/balena.png
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:width: 60%
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:alt: Balena Etcher Dashboard
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#. Click "Select Image" and select the ``embassyos_amd64.iso`` file you just downloaded.
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#. Click "Select Target" and select your USB drive, checking the size to make sure it's the correct drive.
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.. warning:: BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you have selected the correct target flash drive. Whatever target you select will be **COMPLETELY ERASED**!!
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#. Click "Flash!". You may be asked to (1) approve the unusually large disk target or (2) enter your password. Both are normal.
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#. After this completes, you may remove the newly flashed drive from your computer, insert it into the device you intend to install embassyOS onto. You will need to allow/prioritize "Legacy boot" from your BIOS. Look up your device or motherboard online for how to access the BIOS and make the change.
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.. note:: Always perfer the fastest available USB 3.0 port - typically this is blue or labeled "SS" (SuperSpeed)
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#. Finally, continue to the :ref:`Initial Setup <initial-setup>`, :ref:`Manual Update <manual-update>`, or :ref:`Reset Password <reset-password>` instructions - depending on your need.
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