Quick Start Guide The Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer Source: Raspberry Pi & Wiki Chapter 1: RPi Hardware Basic Setup Typical Hardware You Will Need While the RPi can be used without any additional hardware (except perhaps a power supply of some kind), it won t be much use as a general computer. As with any normal PC, it is likely you will need some additional hardware. The following are more or less essential: Raspberry Pi board Prepared Operating System SD Card USB keyboard Display (with HDMI, DVI, Composite or SCART input) Power Supply Cables Highly suggested extras include: USB mouse Internet connectivity - a USB WiFi adaptor (Model A/B) or a LAN cable (Model B) Powered USB Hub Case Connecting Together You can use the diagram to connect everything together, or use the following instructions: 1. Plug the preloaded SD Card into the Pi. 2. Plug the USB keyboard and mouse into the Pi, perhaps via a USB Hub. Connect the Hub to power, if necessary.