Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi Quick Start Manual - Know Your Leads:
To set up your Raspberry Pi you will need:
Item
Minimum recommended specification & notes
1
SD card
• Minimum size 4Gb; class 4 (the class indicates how fast the card is).
• We recommend using branded SD cards as they are more reliable.
2a
HDMI to HDMI / DVI lead • HDMI to HDMI lead (for HD TVs and monitors with HDMI input).
OR
HDMI to DVI lead (for monitors with DVI input).
• Leads and adapters are available for few pounds -- there is no need to
buy expensive ones!
2b
RCA video lead
• A standard RCA composite video lead to connect to your analogue
display if you are not using the HDMI output.
3
Keyboard and mouse
• Any standard USB keyboard and mouse should work.
• Keyboards or mice that take a lot of power from the USB ports, however,
may need a powered USB hub. This may include some wireless devices.
4
Ethernet (network) cable
[optional]
• Networking is optional, although it makes updating and getting new
software for your Raspberry Pi much easier.
5
Power adapter
• A good quality, micro USB power supply that can provide at least
700mA at 5V is essential.
• Many mobile phone chargers are suitable—check the label on the plug.
• If your supply provides less than 5V then your Raspberry Pi may not
work at all, or it may behave erratically. Be wary of very cheap chargers:
some are not what they claim to be.
• It does not matter if your supply is rated at more than 700mA.
6
Audio lead [optional]
• If you are using HDMI then you will get digital audio via this.
• If you are using the analogue RCA connection, stereo audio is available
from the 3.5mm jack next to the RCA connector.
HDMI connector
RCA composite video connector
HDMI to DVI lead
Know your leads:
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