This page describes how to carry out the initial setup of RISC OS on the Pandora. The procedure is considered to require only minimal technical knowledge and ability.

For clarification, ask on the ROOL forum or this wiki's talk page.

Requirements

The following are (or may be) required:

• Blank SD card
• SD card reader
• Pandora
• Powered USB hub (check Compact USB Hubs, USB hub / converter / port replicator)
• USB mouse (RISC OS needs a third Menu button in addition to buttons for Select and Adjust, but it's also possible to remap the mouse buttons to keypresses via the loading of an extra module)
• USB keyboard (until RISC OS understands the built-in keyboard)
• USB storage device for the boot sequence (e.g. flash drive), or potentially another blank SD card for this purpose

OS installation

• Create your SD card from an image which should be at Ready-to-go SD card images
• Insert into slot 1 (left slot)
• Power-on while holding the Right shoulder button
• From the Bootmenu, select 'Boot from SD'
• Following the Generic OMAP port setup information, set up the boot sequence via the USB hub and storage device