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[[File:Win32-imagewriter.png|right|frame|Win32DiskImager for Windows]]
[[File:Win32-imagewriter.png|right|frame|Win32DiskImager for Windows]]
# Download the GCLinux USB Image - ''Contact GrandCare Support for download link''
# Download the GCLinux USB Image - ''Contact GrandCare Support for download link''
# Unzip the file if necessary.  The final image will have a file extension of .img
# Decompress the file if necessary.  The final image will have a file extension of .img
# Write the image to a USB stick using [https://www.grandcare.com/utils/win32diskimager-binary.zip Win32DiskImager]
# Write the image to a USB stick using [http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/files/latest/download?source=navbar Win32DiskImager]
## NOTE: This process will overwrite the contents of your USB stick
## NOTE: This process will overwrite the contents of your USB stick
## Select the image file and your USB stick you wish to write to.  Press write.
## Select the image file and your USB stick you wish to write to.  Press write.
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# On Linux, write the image using ''dd''
# On Linux, write the image using ''dd''
  # Where /dev/sdf is your USB stick
  # Where /dev/sdf is your USB stick
  dd if=gcl-3.2.2.img of=/dev/sdf
  dd if=gcl-3.5.1_usb.img of=/dev/sdf


= Booting from USB =
= Booting from USB =
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# From a shutdown state, power the system and press F11 repeatedly until you see the boot menu.
# From a shutdown state, power the system and press F11 repeatedly until you see the boot menu.
# Choose your USB stick, usually third option, and press ENTER.
# Choose your USB stick, usually third option, and press ENTER.
<div style="text-align: right;"><small>GC-01-WI-0003-00 Rev B</small></div>

Latest revision as of 17:16, 10 July 2017

Prepare GCLinux USB Image

Win32DiskImager for Windows
  1. Download the GCLinux USB Image - Contact GrandCare Support for download link
  2. Decompress the file if necessary. The final image will have a file extension of .img
  3. Write the image to a USB stick using Win32DiskImager
    1. NOTE: This process will overwrite the contents of your USB stick
    2. Select the image file and your USB stick you wish to write to. Press write.

Linux Instructions

  1. On Linux, write the image using dd
# Where /dev/sdf is your USB stick
dd if=gcl-3.5.1_usb.img of=/dev/sdf

Booting from USB

  1. First prepare the GCLinux USB Image (see above)
  2. Insure Ethernet is plugged into the system
  3. Boot the GrandCare System from the USB stick
    1. Follow the instructions below for your platform
  4. When prompted, type in System ID
  5. After successful installation, remove the USB stick and reboot.
  6. Make sure system is assigned to an account on GCManage and wait for Como installation to finish.


MSI AE1920

  1. Place the GCLinux USB stick into a USB port
  2. From a shutdown state, power the system and press F11 repeatedly until you see the boot menu.
  3. Choose your USB stick, usually third option, and press ENTER.
GC-01-WI-0003-00 Rev B