System Preparations

These are guidelines to prepare a Windows image, this image can then be cloned and applied to future media players.

Windows Player Settings

• Create an admin account for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Create a standard user account for the Dise player.
• Change power outage settings in BIOS to restore power after a power outage.
• Ensure Windows and drivers are fully up to date.
• Set up auto log in for the account with Dise installed.
• Deactivate automatic Windows updates.
• Configure power save settings as desired.
• Disable EWF (Enhanced Write Filter).
• Configure remote access with unattended access (password enabled). E.g. TeamViewer Host.
• Windows personalization settings:
  • Black/generic background.
  • Black/generic lockscreen.
  • Remove desktop icons.
  • Remove start menu icons.

Display Settings

• Set correct resolution and orientation
• Set DPI scaling to 100%. 'Change the size of text, apps and other items' in display settings.

SoC Screen Settings

• Ensure firmware is updated to the latest version.
• Ensure date & time settings are correct.
• Configure power save settings as desired.
• Configure source settings as desired:
  • Auto-boot to specified source.
  • Fall-back source.