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it. The purpose of this section is thus to provide the instructions necessary for
downloading and creating the Microsoft Windows 7 OS and then installing the drivers
created by Intel for this platform under Windows 7.
Before proceeding with the rest of this section which covers how to install Intel-created
graphics, chipset and processor drivers into the target Windows 7 based platform,
customers must first obtain a blank SATA based HDD or SSD (recommended size = 40
GB or more) and choose one of the acceptable methods in Table 46 to install Windows
7 from scratch.
Table 46. Windows 7 Installation Options
If you want to do this
Go here for more information
Format the HDD/SSD and
install Windows 7.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-
Windows-7
See "Using the Custom installation option and formatting the hard disk" in
this topic
Install Windows 7 on a
HDD/SSD that did not
previously have an operating
system.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-
Windows-7
See "Using the Custom installation option if no operating system is
installed" in this topic.
Install Windows 7 on a
HDD/SSD based platform
without using a DVD drive.
For information about downloading Windows 7, and then creating a USB
flash drive to install Windows 7, go to: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-
us/windows7/installing-windows-7-on-a-netbook
NOTE: Instructions are courtesy of Microsoft.
Once the SSD/HDD contains a fresh version of Windows 7, it is recommended that the
latest service pack be downloaded and installed.
Note: This may not be necessary if the latest service pack is integrated into the
original OS installation.
A service pack (SP) is a Windows update, often integrating previously released
updates, that helps make Windows more reliable. Service packs, which are provided
free of charge by Microsoft, can include security and performance improvements and
support for new types of hardware. Installing the latest service pack helps keep
Windows 7 up to date.
Windows 7 and turn on Windows Update for Windows 7. Step by step instructions on
how to do this are posted here from Microsoft: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-
US/windows7/learn-how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1
As of December 2011, the most recent service pack available for manual download is
R2 SP1 (Service Pack 1). Download R2 SP1 from the Download Center here:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=5842#overvi
ew
Turning on Automatic Updating is optional. If you are creating a golden image for
prototyping or production purposes, having explicit control over operating system
updates is recommended.