Synology DSM 7.2 Installation Guide: From Hardware Preparation to System Deployment

applicable scenarios

• tech enthusiasts with idle computers/servers
• users who want to build personal cloud storage
• users who have some knowledge of NAS systems

hardware preparation

recommended configuration

essential tool

• 8GB or more USB flash drives
• Black Syntax boot mirror (like Jun's Mod)
• DiskGenius (Partition Tool)
• Rufus (Making Startup Disk)

installation steps

Stage 1: Make a boot USB stick

1. download the Blackout boot image (.img format)
2. use Rufus to write the image to a USB stick
3. modify the grub.cfg file (replace it with your hardware information) in the USB stick

Stage 2: BIOS Setup

1. boot into the BIOS (press Del/F2 keys)
2. Enable Virtualization Support (VT-x/AMD-V)
3. set the USB stick as the first startup item
4. save the settings and restart the

Phase 3: System Installation

1. Insert boot USB sticks and hard drives
2. wait for the bootloader to load after booting
3. open your browser and go to http://find.synology.com
4. follow the prompts to install DSM 7.2 system
5. set up an admin account and network

later configuration

1. install the necessary kits (e.g., File Station, Photo Station)
2. set up the RAID array (selected based on the number of hard drives)
3. configure remote access (DDNS or QuickConnect)
4. turn on automatic backups

FAQs

1. device not found: Check if the USB stick boots correctly
2. installation failed : Check if the hard drive is formatted
3. performance issues: Upgrade memory or replace SSD