Find resources to install an operating system on your Intel® Compute Stick.
Windows* Installation Steps
Recommended steps for installing Windows* on Intel® Compute Sticks:
- Review the table below for information that applies to your Intel® Compute Stick model.
| Intel® Compute Stick model | Special information |
| STK1A32SC | In BIOS, select the Windows bit version you're going to install: - Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
- Go to the Configuration menu.
- For the Select Operating System setting, choose either Windows 64-bit or Windows 32-bit.
- Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.
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- Recommended: Update the BIOS to the latest version. Important fixes and security updates are often included.
- Make sure your Intel Compute Stick has USB ports available for keyboard, mouse, and installation media. You might need to connect a USB hub.
- Use another computer connected to the Internet, to download the latest wireless network driver for your Intel Compute Stick. Save it to a USB portable device.
| Note You need to install this driver after installing Windows. |
- Get your Windows image ready (purchased separately), on a USB portable device or CD/DVD media.
- Plug in the device containing the Windows installation image (USB port or USB optical drive, if the image is on a CD/DVD).
- Power on the Intel Compute Stick.
- Press F10 at the prompt during boot, to open the boot menu and select the installation drive.
- Follow all setup instructions, once Windows Setup starts.
- Install the wireless network driver you downloaded in Step 3 (after Windows Setup is complete).
- Connect to the Internet.
- Install Windows updates (optional).
- Download and install the rest of the Intel Compute Stick drivers from Download Center.
Linux* Resources
Some Linux operating systems may be supported. Check with the specific Linux distribution to make sure that support is available for your Intel® Compute Stick. The following sites can help you install Linux. Intel hasn't validated these distributions:
Troubleshooting Resources