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# Step B: Install (Kickstart) the Operating System Software
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**To kickstart the system**

1. Insert the USB thumb drive into the hardware unit.

1. Restart the system using the following command.

   ```
   [elemental@hostname ~]$ sudo reboot
   ```

1. Use the arrow keys to select each option and complete the field, using the instructions in the following table as a guide.  
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[See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/elemental-statmux/latest/installguide/install-sm-ig-install-ks.html)

   The operating system is installed.

1. For the changes to take effect, reboot the system by pressing **Enter** at the prompt `Press return to quit`.