How to setup a Raspberry Pi 5
1. Download and Install Raspberry Pi Imager
1) Visit the Official Raspberry Pi Website:
Open your web browser and go to the official Raspberry Pi website
2) Navigate to the Raspberry Pi Imager Section:
Click on the download button. The imager tool is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
3) Install the Raspberry Pi Imager:
Once the download is complete, open the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Raspberry Pi Imager.
2. Burn Raspberry Pi OS onto a Micro SD Card
1) Insert the SD Card
Insert the SD card you plan to use into your computer's SD card slot or use an SD card reader.
2) Launch the Raspberry Pi Imager:
Open the Raspberry Pi Imager tool that you just installed.
3) Select the Operating System:
In the imager, you will see a list of available operating systems. Find and select Raspberry Pi OS.
4) Choose the SD Card:
Click on the "Choose SD Card" button and select the SD card you inserted earlier.
5) Set Advanced Options:
Click on the advanced options (gear icon), which allow you to configure items such as setting hostname, enabling SSH, password or key authentication, configuring Wi-Fi, setting local settings, etc., before you even write the image to your SD card.
6) Write the Image:
Click on the "Write" button to start writing the Raspberry Pi OS onto the SD card. The Raspberry Pi imager will now download the necessary files and write them to the SD card. This may take a few minutes to complete.
3. Configuring the Raspberry Pi
1) Insert the SD Card into the Raspberry Pi:
Remove the SD card from your computer and insert it into the Raspberry Pi.
2) Connect Peripherals:
Connect the necessary peripherals to the Raspberry Pi, such as a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
3) Power On the Raspberry Pi:
Connect the Raspberry Pi to a power source using a USB cable or power adapter. Once the Raspberry Pi boots up, you will see the Raspberry Pi OS desktop.