From 4ec009a51344b52d86516f1ddcfac3b751909586 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rosemary Orchard <16113535+RosemaryOrchard@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:35:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Improve Generic x86-64 Installation Documentation (#33241) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-authored-by: Joakim Sørensen Co-authored-by: Rosemary Orchard Co-authored-by: Franck Nijhof --- source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md b/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md index 8ae663c383c..7adfa27b438 100644 --- a/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md +++ b/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md @@ -140,7 +140,9 @@ To write the HAOS image to the boot medium on your x86-64 hardware, there are 2 ### Method 2: Installing HAOS directly from a boot medium +
Use this method only if Method 1 does not work for you. +
#### Required material @@ -205,15 +207,16 @@ Use this method only if Method 1 does not work for you. *Select and copy the URL or use the "copy" button that appear when you hover it.* 5. Paste the URL into your browser to start the download. -6. Select **Flash from file** and select the image you just downloaded. +6. Extract the file you just downloaded. +7. Select **Flash from file** and select the image you just extracted. - Do not use **Flash from URL**. It does not work on some systems. ![Screenshot of the Etcher software showing flash from URL selected.](/images/installation/etcher1_file.png) -7. **Select target**. +8. **Select target**. ![Screenshot of the Etcher software showing the select target button highlighted.](/images/installation/etcher3.png) -8. Select the boot medium ({{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media}}) you want to use for your installation. +9. Select the boot medium ({{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media}}) you want to use for your installation. ![Screenshot of the Etcher software showing the targets available.](/images/installation/etcher4.png) -9. Select **Flash!** to start writing the image. +10. Select **Flash!** to start writing the image. - If the operation fails, decompress the .xz file and try again. ![Screenshot of the Etcher software showing the Flash button highlighted.](/images/installation/etcher5.png) - When Balena Etcher has finished writing the image, you will see a confirmation.