First Boot Up w/o Installing OS?

[Paladin5]

So I've just finished assembling my first system build but I'm still waiting on my OS (it's in the mail) and maybe a SSD, if I can pick one up cheap. I was wondering (since I'm naturally a bit paranoid) if I can do a boot test/configure the BIOS without installing the OS from disk afterwards. Anyone know if this is possible?

 

[Bubbaleone]

Yes...you need to do that first to make sure all the hardware is correctly detected. Install the OS after all the BIOS settings check OK.:thumbsup:

 

[Paladin5]

Thanks for the answer. I did a first boot and (besides scare with a lose cable hitting a fan) everything looked fine .

 

[lxskllr]

If you want to do some playing, you should be able to boot to a live CD/USB, and check out your new machine.

 

[jtvang125]

No harm. And should you miss the prompt to go into the BIOS it'll just tell you it can't find an OS.