13Setting Up Your Studio XPS DesktopSet Up the Operating SystemYour computer is preconfigured with theoperating system you selected at the time ofpurchase.Set Up Microsoft WindowsTo set up Microsoft® Windows® for the firsttime, follow the instructions on the screen.These steps are mandatory and may take sometime to complete. The Windows setup screenswill take you through several proceduresincluding accepting license agreements,setting preferences, and setting up an Internetconnection.CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operatingsystem’s setup process. Doing so mayrender your computer unusable and youwill need to reinstall the operating system.NOTE: It is recommended that youdownload and install the latest BIOS anddrivers for your computer available atsupport.dell.com.NOTE: For more information on theoperating system and features, seesupport.dell.com/MyNewDell.Set Up UbuntuTo set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow theinstructions on the screen.