Installation FAQ
This FAQ is set up to answer questions that are commonly asked!
1 - Where can I download the boot loaders from and which Synology hardware platform should I use?
2 - Is there any tutorial on how to install/upgrade DSM?
3 - How can I use SHR in DSM?
4 - How many drives can I use?
5 - Can I boot from an HDD not USB
6 - Do I need a serial port connection
7 - After the Grub boot menu, my monitor shows a message 'boo
1 - Where can I download the boot loaders from and which Synology hardware platform should I use?
Boot loaders, from DSM 5.x through current (DSM 7.x) can be found here:
For DSM 6.x, it is strongly recommended that you read this topic (at least the OP) made by the developer of the loader, @jun:
Up to DSM 6.1:
For DSM 6.2 onward:
Hardware Platforms:
See the following tables for more information and a decision tree:
DSM 6.x: https://xpenology.
