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== '''Introduction''' == | == '''Introduction''' == | ||
− | GhostBSD comes with a Graphical installer call GBI. | + | GhostBSD comes with a Graphical installer call GBI. GBI is a GTK graphical BSD installer program written by Eric Turgeon and introduced in 2011 for GhostBSD 2.5. GBI uses the [http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=pc-sysinstall pc-sysinstall] back-end developed by [http://www.pcbsd.org/en/kris-moore.html Kris Moore of PC-BSD]. |
After reading this chapter, you will know: | After reading this chapter, you will know: | ||
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=== Supported Processors === | === Supported Processors === | ||
− | GhostBSD installs on any system containing a 64-bit (amd64) processor architecture. The amd64 name refers to AMD64 (“Hammer”) and Intel® EM64T architectures. [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/ | + | GhostBSD installs on any system containing a 64-bit (amd64) processor architecture. The amd64 name refers to AMD64 (“Hammer”) and Intel® EM64T architectures. [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/11.0R/hardware.html#proc-amd64 The FreeBSD 12.0 Hardware Notes] lists the amd64 processors known to work. |
=== Supported Video Cards === | === Supported Video Cards === | ||
− | GhostBSD uses X.org drivers for graphics support. During installation, graphics support will be configured automatically. Support for the major graphic vendors is as follows: | + | GhostBSD uses X.org drivers for graphics support. During installation, graphics support will be configured automatically. |
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+ | ;Support for the major graphic vendors is as follows: | ||
'''NVIDIA:''' if you want to use 3D acceleration, NVIDIA is currently the best supported as there is a native driver for GhostBSD. | '''NVIDIA:''' if you want to use 3D acceleration, NVIDIA is currently the best supported as there is a native driver for GhostBSD. | ||
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=== Check for FreeBSD Errata === | === Check for FreeBSD Errata === | ||
− | GhostBSD is based on Trueos, and TrueOS is based on FreeBSD. Although the TrueOS Project strives to ensure that each release of TrueOS is as stable as possible, bugs occasionally creep into the process. On very rare occasions those bugs affect the installation process. As these problems are discovered and fixed, they are noted in [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/ | + | GhostBSD is based on Trueos, and TrueOS is based on FreeBSD. Although the TrueOS Project strives to ensure that each release of TrueOS is as stable as possible, bugs occasionally creep into the process. On very rare occasions those bugs affect the installation process. As these problems are discovered and fixed, they are noted in [https://www.freebsd.org/releases/12.0R/errata.html ''12.0-RELEASE Errata'' page on the FreeBSD web site]. Check the errata before installing to make sure that there are no problems that might affect the installation. |
=== Prepare the Installation Media === | === Prepare the Installation Media === | ||
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=== Creating a bootable USB Flash Drive === | === Creating a bootable USB Flash Drive === | ||
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After downloading the appropriate .iso file, copy it to a USB flash drive using one of the methods described below. Depending on the operating system, issue one of the following appropriate commands: | After downloading the appropriate .iso file, copy it to a USB flash drive using one of the methods described below. Depending on the operating system, issue one of the following appropriate commands: | ||
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==== On BSD ==== | ==== On BSD ==== | ||
− | : <code>dd if=/path/to/ | + | : <code>dd if=/path/to/GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/da0 bs=4m conv=sync</code> |
==== On Linux ==== | ==== On Linux ==== | ||
− | : <code>sudo dd if= | + | : <code>sudo dd if=GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/sdf bs=4M conv=sync</code> |
==== On Mac ==== | ==== On Mac ==== | ||
− | : <code>dd if=/path/to/ | + | : <code>dd if=/path/to/GhostBSD19.04.iso of=/dev/disk2 bs=10240 conv=sync</code> |
==== On Windows ==== | ==== On Windows ==== | ||
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==== Other USB Flash writer tools for Windows ==== | ==== Other USB Flash writer tools for Windows ==== | ||
− | Balena Etcher [https://etcher.io] Works for Windows, macOS, & Linux | + | Balena Etcher [https://etcher.io] Works for Windows, macOS, & Linux |
Rufus [https://rufus.ie] Works just for Windows, needs a checkbox selected to do a pure write of .ISO image file | Rufus [https://rufus.ie] Works just for Windows, needs a checkbox selected to do a pure write of .ISO image file | ||
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If your computer starts up by loading your existing operating system, then either: | If your computer starts up by loading your existing operating system, then either: | ||
− | * The installation media was not inserted early enough in the boot process. Ensure the installation media has been inserted, then restart the computer. | + | * The installation media (e.g., DVD) was not inserted early enough in the boot process. Ensure the installation media has been inserted, then restart the computer. |
* The BIOS changes were not saved correctly. Review the BIOS settings and enable the correct boot setting. | * The BIOS changes were not saved correctly. Review the BIOS settings and enable the correct boot setting. | ||
− | * Your BIOS does not support booting from the desired media. | + | * Your BIOS does not support booting from the desired media. The Plop Boot Manager can be used to boot older computers from CD or USB media. |
As GhostBSD begins to boot, you will see a black screen with similar text to this: | As GhostBSD begins to boot, you will see a black screen with similar text to this: | ||
− | [[File:Boot-Menu.png | + | [[File:Boot-Menu.png]] |
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== '''Setting Language, Keyboard and Timezone''' == | == '''Setting Language, Keyboard and Timezone''' == | ||
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; Selecting a keyboard layout and a variant | ; Selecting a keyboard layout and a variant | ||
− | The layout option is your country | + | The layout option is your country specific keyboard layout. |
[[File:Installer-Select-Keyboard-Layout.PNG|460px|]] | [[File:Installer-Select-Keyboard-Layout.PNG|460px|]] | ||
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+ | The variant option is your type of keyboard. This option gives you the opportunity to select Dvorak, Qwerty and more. But most of the time you will not need to select one. | ||
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+ | [[File:Installer-Select-Keyboard-Variant.PNG|460px|]] | ||
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; Selecting a Time Zone | ; Selecting a Time Zone | ||
− | Select | + | Select the continent you live in. |
[[File:Installer-Select-Timezone-Continent.PNG|460px|]] | [[File:Installer-Select-Timezone-Continent.PNG|460px|]] | ||
+ | Select the city nearest to where you live. | ||
− | + | [[File:Installer-Select-Timezone-City.PNG|460px|]] | |
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[[Category:Manuals]] | [[Category:Manuals]] |