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.. _install_raspberry_os:

Installing Raspberry Pi OS
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In this chapter, you will learn how to install the operating systems. All the installation steps depend on the |link_rpi_imager|, which you need to install first.



You can choose an installation method based on whether you have a Micro SD card or an NVMe SSD available.



**Using a Micro SD Card Only**

  If you are only using a Micro SD card, you can simply follow the first method below.

**Using an M.2 NVMe SSD**

  * If you have an **M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure Adapter**, you can connect your SSD to your computer using the adapter and follow the second method to install the OS.  

    .. image:: img/m2_nvme_adapter.png  
        :width: 300
        :align: center
  
  * If you do not have the adapter shown above, you can first install the OS on a Micro SD card using the first method, then use the third method to copy the system from the Micro SD card to your M.2 NVMe SSD.  

.. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 1

    install_to_sd_rpi
    install_to_nvme_rpi
    copy_sd_to_nvme_rpi