## Requirements

1. A MiniPC to use as a media player (digital signage player) that meets the minimum specifications listed below.
2. Power cable
3. Ethernet cable
4. HDMI cable
5. Provisioning USB stick, follow these steps to create one:

    - Use an empty (no other files) USB 2.0 stick
    - Download and unzip the OS distribution [`Centoplayer.zip`](https://files.visionect.com/Player/Centoplayer.zip)
    - Install Ventoy tool from the distribution and prepare the USB stick
    - After Ventoy was installed on the USB stick, copy the CentoPlayer Linux image (centoplayer-linux-XXXXXXX-XXXXX.iso) on the USB stick.

Please ensure your hardware meets the following minimum specifications:

| **Requirement** | **What You Need** |
| --- | --- |
| Processor and Platform | Intel-based PC |
| Memory (RAM) | At least 2 Gigabytes or more |
| Storage (Hard Drive/SSD) | At least 64 Gigabytes of free space |
| Internet Access | Wired (Ethernet cable) OR Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection |
| USB Ports | At least two available USB ports (USB 2.0 or newer) |
| Video Output | One or more HDMI outputs |

## Installation

### Player OS installation

1. Connect the player to display and power
2. Connect a network cable to the primary network card, as the OS will update during installation.
3. Ensure that Secure Boot is disabled in the BIOS.
4. Boot the device from the USB stick and select the ISO image using the Ventoy tool.
5. The player will automatically power off after the initial stage.
6.  Remove the USB stick, then power the player on again.
7. The player may reboot several times; wait until it reaches the registration screen before proceeding.

### **Register to CMS**

1. About one minute after the boot, the registration screen will appear.
2. Reach out to *support@getjoan.com* with your registration code (PIN) included.

**⚠️ Important:** Do not power off the screen during registration.

### Completion

- Once installation and registration are done, your screen will be ready to display CMS  content.
- If no content is scheduled, the display will power off automatically.
- If the screen stays black:
    - Wait 15 minutes.
    - Reboot the screen.
    - If the issue persists, please contact *support@getjoan.com*.