Raspberry Pi 5 Setup: Getting Started Guide (Step By Step)

This guide will step you through getting started with the Raspberry Pi 5 from beginning to end. The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest model released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and 2-3 times faster than the Pi 4. We'll setup the Pi 5 from unboxing to installing PiOS Desktop and provide some additional tips. More information may be found on the Raspberry Pi 5 Guide: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Unboxing
02:36 - Main Features
05:26 - Hardware Setup
08:06 - Connections
08:46 - Network Bootloader (discussion)
09:43 - PiOS Desktop Install
15:06 - tips / Browsing
15:33 - Add Software
16:17 - Change Resolution
16:51 - Spreadsheet (Calc)
17:12 - KZbin Test @ 1080p
17:27 - Stress Test + Fan
17:58 - Photo Editor (Gimp)
18:22 - Outro
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[@malknott8454]

Excellent Video - very informative - well worth 20 minutes. Well done

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you, great to hear it was helpful to you!

[@anilisler]

I ordered my first ever Raspberry Pi yesterday, and found myself here. this video helped me a lot to learn more about it while waiting for delivery. thank you!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You're very welcome, glad to hear this video was helpful to you! I'll have a lot of Pi5 content this year and hope you find those videos helpful also. Thank you for watching!

[@alokmurmu7682]

Can i use for programming or web development?? And light editing photos and videos...

[@WagnersTechTalk]

@@alokmurmu7682 You can, yes. You can download/install several IDE's (VS Code is a good one) as well as GIMP for photo editing (among others). Video editors as well.

[@AUTTP_Sentinel]

I just got my first raspberry pi today

[@alexterzis612]

Very comprehensive presentation! Indeed this is all you need for a successful setup! Thank you very much and very well done!!!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome and thank you for your kind comments!

[@tedfanelli6815]

I have been all over the internet trying to find out how to break into the Raspberry Pi. What had been confusing was surely simplified by this video. Extremely helpful and well put together. Nicely done and many thanks!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You're very welcome and thank you! More forthcoming in the new year that I hope you also find helpful. Happy New Year!

[@John-cn8jv]

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has lots of free pdf files. There is also a forum for questions you have.

[@gharrised6762]

finally a actual step by step video on setting up peripherals, all these other videos that just blow by the complete set-up including SD card, ty

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, thank you for your kind comment and for watching!

[@MashTec]

Very well made step-by-step video about getting started with the pi 5. Very much appreciated Jon. Thanks!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you so much buddy, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

[@MashTec]

@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you! Wish you and your family a merry Christmas time :)

[@Will-ym9jn]

Thank you for another great demo and tutorial!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidGarcia-qf7gc]

Another great tutorial John. I had to use a new computer for my Legends Pinball and, oh boy, your tutorials are a blessing. Everything went soooo smooth.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you, so great to hear the guides have been helpful to you!

[@iAlexanderHD]

I was so lucky to get one for christmas this year. This video made everything so easy to follow from start to the end, even for a beginner like me. Thank you very much! :) Happy new years!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you so much for your comment, that makes my day that the video was helpful for you in setting up your Pi 5! You are very welcome. I plan to have a lot of new content for the Pi 5 in the coming year, I hope you find future videos useful too. If you have recommendations for things you would like to see, don't hesitate to let me know. Happy New Year!

[@giorgos980]

Very helpful and comprehensive inital setup tutorial. Much appreciated.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You're very welcome!

[@SimonPass230267]

Excellent Video. Really useful. Just ordered my Pi5 and this is exactly what I needed to see.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Much appreciated! Hope you find future videos helpful too, this is only the beginning for Pi5 coverage.

[@C1sco]

Thank you so much, I'm introducing myself to the Raspberry Pi world and this video was very helpful, greetings from Mexico!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, glad I could assist! Loved taking a mission trip to Mexico City several years ago. Greetings from Alabama, USA! Hope you find future videos helpful, wish you all the best.

[@poma9878]

This is a great video to get started with Raspberry pi 5. Thank you for making this helpful video. Appreciate your work.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Happy to hear it was helpful to you, thank you for your kind words!

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and info. I was able to setup my Pi5 quickly with your video. have a great day

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks, you too!

[@ascender1]

Thanks a lot for the excellent video!!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Grunfeld]

Thank you. I'd heard about the Raspberry Pi, didn't really know *what* it was, this video has been ideal.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, I appreciate your kind comment and for watching!

[@tinonie100]

Awesome video! Thanks! I just got my 5 today!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you and Congrats on the Pi5 👏! More pi5 fun at wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5 if you want more projects.

[@vrushaligore7259]

Thanks, this was amazing!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amizan8653]

Thanks for posting this

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@ranimungcal]

very informative thanks for this vid.!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Nice helpful video for new pi owners thanks.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, thank you for watching.

[@anabrigido8001]

Great video!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandhill9313]

Nice, thanks!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Allazander]

Good video, thanks.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you!

[@TinBin-Craig]

just got my pi5 am a newbie ... thanks help me a lot...

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You're very welcome, glad you found this helpful! The written guide ( wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/ ) has some additional information, if needed.

[@tedigrizli]

Thanks for the video, my goal ultimately will be self-hosting a website, so this walk-through has been very helpful!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simthelastofmen1885]

Love the video. John almost sounds like Abe from the Oddworld franchise lol.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

lol, thank you kindly!

[@spacevogel]

thank you

[@WagnersTechTalk]

My pleasure, thank you for watching.

[@H_school_mathematics]

Wonderfull explanation. I am from Morocco I bye just today my Raspberry Pi5. I see your video and I am really satisfied. Thank you

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I happy to hear this was helpful to you, greetings from the US!

[@jimmcdonald6465]

Really helpful video, thank you! My Dell monitor only has DisplayPort or DVI-D ports available. Can you recommend a micro HDMI lead that will hook up to one of these please?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, thank you for watching! I don't have a monitor that only has DVI, nor have I tried it with a Pi 5, however this looks like it "should" work: amzn.to/3usMJby . I may be wrong, but I don't think audio is carried over DVI cables, so if it works you'll likely need an external speaker (BT) for the Pi.

[@giostechnologygiovannyv.ri489]

Great video man! I needed to be up to date as I was in the RasPi 3 hahah XD, and I needed to assemble some RasPi's 5 for a project. By the way, 6:40 the reason is because that case (as well as the fan that comes with it) assumes you don't have the cooler from the RasPi, so yeah, you have that "extra" heat dissipator. And also in 7:15 that's why you cannot put the plastic part there, because that case isn't designed for the cooler with the heatsink itself ;)) I'll keep watching and giving more feedback :D

[@vlakeks9784]

i orderd mine today!. i dont consider 80 degres termal todeling for me is more 90-95

[@user-nu4ps5il5j]

Thank you sir, do you have other videos about gaming for Pi4 or pi5?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Most welcome, thank you for watching! I do, for Pi5 gaming see here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Retro_Gaming_Emulation . For Pi4, here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi4gaming

[@leonardoruisi2456]

Hi congratulations for your channel! I followed the instructions to put the active cooler on my Raspberry but once placed in the case it doesn't close. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! Please see 06:50 , I show how to get the case to close. Thank you for watching!

[@dbon64]

Thanks for your video. Can you help with how to loop videos on the Raspberry 5?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome! Loop videos where? If I recall correctly, you can copy a .mp4 file load it in VLC (you'll need to install it on the Pi), then set it to loop.

[@dbon64]

@@WagnersTechTalk thank you so much for the response. My problem is the Raspberry 5 VLC version seems to be complicated and incapable of looping a playlist of videos.

[@arthurpendragon7224]

Thanks for the vid John, can the Rasberry Pi be used instead of a full blown computer to run VPX via OTG on my Legends Pinball ?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Unfortunately, no. Windows running on the Pi 4 was so-so, Pi 5 should be better but there isn't currently a build for the Pi 5. Even if there was, it's unlikely that it would play VPX well.

[@FPChris]

Hi John. I program with Unreal 5 on desktop. I saw an older video where someone was running a UE4 app on a Pi4. Are there any tutorials for running a packaged UE5 game on a Pi5? Thx.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Hi Chris, it's not something I've looked into at this point.

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

Thanks for the guide! I know Retropie isn't fully "supported" yet, but have you tried installing it on your Pi 5?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I'm going to wait until it's officially supported. We have Batocera and Recalbox here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Retro_Gaming_Emulation

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks! I'm leaning towards Batocera for now. I got a Pi 5 on the way!

[@marcusworrell7175]

I would love to see a video about ubuntu, and specifically booting ubuntu from an nvme ssd, which are now available for pi5. Although, I may have it all set up before the video arrives. But, others may benefit nonetheless

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Hi, thank you for your request! I made a video on Ubuntu, though it's running from a microSD not an nvme SSD (I don't own one yet for the Pi5). You can find it here, if interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImyaXuHmtqor7c

[@alenninan5524]

Hi , i saw that pi5 would play 4K video smoothly due to its 2.4 Ghz microprocessor . Will it work without interuption ?

[@Fanboy1222]

Hey would you recommend me to install ubuntu or pios I'm a beginner and want to use it as a digital dashboard/ Kalender on a desktop firstly. And can I use an USB stick to install the system?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

This video will show you how to install PiOS Desktop from beginning to end. For Ubuntu, you can see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImyaXuHmtqor7c . Either operating system will be fine, you can also easily swap between the two if you have two microSD cards. Try both and see which one you prefer. Yes, you can use a USB stick instead if you prefer. Make sure it's a USB 3.0 stick for best performance and that you plug it into the blue ports.

[@charlesperry7129]

I would love to use one of these for GeForce Now. If you could do a how-to on making that work, it'd be great!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks for the idea!

[@7mikeraj]

God bless!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you, you too!

[@mehedihasan3863]

Will this connection work if I connect hdmi cable to laptop directly in stead of external monitor?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

The connection on your laptop HDMI out, not HDMI input. You could use a video capture device and display the video from the Pi on the laptop display. You could also get a portable display and use it with the Pi 5, it's what I typically use.

[@nosuchthing8]

You can use any wireless keyboard and mouse

[@formetoknow540]

Is their a better case thay goes in conjunction with the active coolers and fan

[@WagnersTechTalk]

There are several on the market, however the only other one I personally tested was the CanaKit here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Complete_Pi_5_Kits

[@formetoknow540]

T@WagnersTechTalk thanks for the response 👍 x

[@W8RIT1]

....except @7:40 the top cover is now blocking air flow from the fan just installed. I think I'll drill some ventilation holes in my cover.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

There is actually a small gap between the top cover. Should be 👍

[@eriphant8755]

I've followed these instructions and made it to the desktop screen. How do I start retropi/emulation station?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

RetroPie hasn't been officially released for the Pi 5 at the present time.

[@williamholbrook4632]

Do u have to leave the SD card in the pi? I used a jump drive and the pi shuts down or won’t start without the jump drive installed

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Whatever media you used to install PiOS, that media will need to be inserted to boot into PiOS. If you installed to a microSD, you can leave it in and also access the USB stick as well.

[@abzs5811]

Hi Wag I’m about to purchase my first raspberry pi and its accessories. Ok, so I’ve bought the: Official , 7 inch touchscreen. Raspberry Pi 5 The 300mm display adapter cable (x2) And then I just have a standard Logitech and mouse keyboard combo . What else if any do I need to get started other than a 32 or 64 gig SD card? Please advise

[@WagnersTechTalk]

A few things you may need (listed here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Accessories ): * Pi5 Power supply * Active Cooler * Case (See further below for an all-in-one kit from CanaKit - everything you'll need) * May need/want a card reader (see under 'General') * As you mentioned, a microSD card is needed (see under 'General' for some ideas)

[@abzs5811]

Thanks for the swift reply 😮 Sorry forget to mention the power cable I have also the recommended 27 watt something like that lol I won’t bother with the case; as I find it ugly. Plus I’m going to mount it on the back of the touchscreen, so it’s gonna be practically invisible lol So that means I’ll be ready to go and start my Linux journey? Respect for that 🫡

[@juljuljul458]

Thank you for the video! Any idea why I am getting an error something like ... "the data is corrupt"? I installed the Images on the microsd, then inserted the microSD into my Raspberry Pi 5, but instead of launching the Raspberry setup process, I am getting a lot of text on a black screen. In the first line it says something about "the data is corrupt". DO you know what is it about? WHat am I doing wrong? Thank you again!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It sounds like an issue with your microSD card. I would try a different brand. Samsung, SanDisk, Gigastone, etc. are ones I use and recommend. If you're already using one of those, it seems that it may be defective.

[@juljuljul458]

@@WagnersTechTalk Yup, it is SanDisk. I will try another one. Thank you!

[@SuperEarther]

strange that you had problems fitting the case, just got mine and it clicked in first time! does brave browser work with pi 5?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

If you install the Active Cooler, the clear piece in the case has to be removed. If not, it will fit fine.

[@SuperEarther]

@@WagnersTechTalk i got the pi 5 board with 8gb and same case as you. clicked first time and didn't have to remove anything. i think you had a different cooler from me yeah

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

I use the Apple keyboard with RPi because it also has USB ports, and you need to use only one USB from RPi itself.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

[@univok9892]

My Pi 5 always seems to boot up immediately after plugging in the new 27 W USB-C power supply. Is it possible to configure it so that you have to press the power button first?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

If you had previously shutdown the Pi 5 safely, it should remain on the powered off (red) state. Here are some ways to do that: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Safely_Shutdown_the_Pi_5

[@XenBeastmode]

Great video man, Please make one putting ubuntu and home assistant or docker with containers would be nice too.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! Got a video for Ubuntu on the Pi5 here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImyaXuHmtqor7c . Also, installing Ubuntu in Windows: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKqnamCjpJKDnpIsi=DErPlAzYxYzi1t3o . Docker may be coming also.

[@zakizaki1197]

I bought a raspberry Pi3 B+ kit and i have no clue what is it used for? and how to configure it to start. Thanks

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You can use Pi Imager to install Pi OS Desktop and use it like what was shown here.

[@ebenmoreau2637]

heyo can you tell me what cables you need to hook up to a monitor. If all possible can you send me a link thank you!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Sure, see the first item here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#General . There are other cables/adapters you may need both above/below if you don't have them already. Also, you'll find complete kits such as the CanaKit which includes everything except a keyboard/mouse and monitor.

[@ebenmoreau2637]

@@WagnersTechTalk hey thanks alot I appreciate you. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@l_204_l]

14:50 after pressing restart the Pi just takes me through the menu, then asks the same questions after rebooting any help? and when I log out then log in it just black screen then back to log in

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Try a different microSD card, seems that yours may be corrupted.

[@SohamPatil-sh3sz]

Brother I want some help Regarding rasp pi 5 I do not get legacy camara option in sudo raspi-config in acvance options

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Here is the Pi Foundations official documentation that should assist with the camera: www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/camera_software.html

[@l0I0I0I0]

Cool, just subscribe. I'm a newb! Im going to get one.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks for your support!

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@WagnersTechTalk Any suggestions for learning programming C? You seem to be a wealth of information! I want to program some mechanical hardware with it using the pico and log the info.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It's been a while since I've done any c/c++ coding, but I'd recommend starting here : www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/microcontrollers/c_sdk.html . Also, Visual Studio Code mentioned in this video should be a great IDE to use, more details here : code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/cpp

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you! I've gone back to get another degree but Hope to 0kay with some code over Christmas break. Thanks for the tip!!!!

[@jamescook5931]

What’s a decent 24 or 27 inch monitor I can purchase for my raspberry pi?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It depends, are you looking for HD or 4K? Curved or flat? What will you mainly be using it for (i.e. gaming, browsing, etc.)? What price range is acceptable? I can't answer without knowing a bit more of how you want to use it but I'll try to help as best I can.

[@enricocialdini6194]

how do you mount the raspi DAC ? now it will not fit with the fan .....

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I don't own the DAC, not sure.

[@user-gk1zc7xz5j]

Can I use laptop for setup and installation of os as I don't have any desktop PC

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Sure, as long as it's running Windows, macOS, or Ubuntu x86.

[@user-gk1zc7xz5j]

@@WagnersTechTalk I dont have ethernet port on my laptop. Can i able to connect with HDMI?

[@richardrosa4826]

OK the real question is how will it run emulation? How much better is it than 4? Would be awesome if a Pi could someday be powerful enough to run Vpin.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

All of the Retro Gaming platforms are either beta or experimental at the present time. While the Pi5 is 2-3 times faster than the Pi 4, not all the emulators that would benefit from the faster speed are ready yet.

[@LivingLinux]

The Pi 4 was too slow for PS2 emulation. It looks like the Pi 5 is fast enough for PS2 emulation, but you might see some performance issues with specific effects.

[@Surya_2580]

do i need to connect raspberry pi to laptop while doing this process

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You just need a computer to flash the operating system to the microSD card, this video shows you how. The Pi does not directly connect to a computer.

[@Toobielove]

hihi. i just ordered a 512GB micro sd card with a pi 5. I'm wondering if i can partition the micro sd card into 128GB for the pi OS and the remaining 384GB for other stuffs like storage or a retropie installation for dual boot. Thanks in advance! :)

[@WagnersTechTalk]

After installing PiOS, you could likely just use gparted or DiskGenius to create a new partition. It's not something I've personally done on the Pi 5 but shouldn't be an issue. Here's some older info. on using gparted (with an RG350): wagnerstechtalk.com/rg350tips/#Expand_Partition . Here's something I wrote up sometime back for expanding a partition (you'll need to create the new partition first): wagnerstechtalk.com/common/#Expand_a_Partition . I know it's not a perfect answer to your question, but should be enough info. to help get you started if you need it.

[@Toobielove]

@@WagnersTechTalk Wow! Thanks for the swift reply! I shall go look at them! Thanks again!!!

[@EWBostick]

Does the Pi operating system have support for firewalls and anti-virus software?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I need to test it out (I've not, at this point), but one I've read about is ClamAV and may be worth checking out. Here's a link: www.clamav.net

[@francoislepron2301]

Hello All. I first thank the Wagner for this helpful video. I have a question for all. What do you think about the warnings some people mention about the problem of Raspberry Pi supply chain. Is it true or is it a fake ? Because, I plan to develop an IoT project on this board, and I will need 2000 units per year. So, if someone has news about this topic, I'll be really grateful. Anyway, many thanks to all. I wish a long life to Raspberry Pi.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! There was indeed a time when Pi 4's were very hard (or expensive) to locate, for about 2 years. How that translates to Pi 5 supply chain is not something I know much about. I've heard from some other companies that indicate they'll have more products to ship towards the end of this month (Jan '24). But, that's not a concrete answer for you if you're looking at 2k units per year. If I find anything else out, I'll post back.

[@BhoomikaSaxena-bm7xk]

I ordered my raspberry pi 5 online. I did not order the whole kit. What accessories do I need for it and where can I buy them from? Please guide me.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

If you didn't order a kit, you can find what is needed listed here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Accessories . Also look under the 'General' section regarding microSD cards, HDMI cables, etc. Should help you with each piece.

[@RahulYadav-jv8cv]

In Respberry Pi 5, am i run fully kali linux for cyber security??

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Looks like you can here: www.kali.org/docs/arm/raspberry-pi-5/

[@Travispater101]

You detached the opaque cover for the cooler and didnt try turning it around? Unless im missing something, I have the same case, you 180 the opaque cover around and it fits, no interferance.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Interesting, I thought I recall trying every combination but it is entirely possible I missed something. Thank you for your comment, I'll check it out this weekend. If so, will add a note on that.

[@Travispater101]

@@WagnersTechTalk i just checked again, i have the stock heatsink which is smaller, so probably why all your combinations didint work.. There completly different.

[@ti994apc]

If I could change one thing about the pi5 is I wish it had a full size SD card. I have never liked MicroSD.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Yeah, they are quite tiny and easy to lose. btw- TI-99/4A was my first computer too, loved that machine! Still have it, lots of carts and some videos on this channel about it.

[@pinobarbareschi6452]

hi brother I purchased an Active Cooler pi 5 and I wanted to know if the fan activates automatically at high temperatures, do I need a script? A thousand thanks

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome! No scripts are needed, the Pi will automatically start the fan when the temps increase.

[@pinobarbareschi6452]

@@WagnersTechTalk ok thanks you were very kind I subscribed to your channel

[@WagnersTechTalk]

@@pinobarbareschi6452 Very welcome and I greatly appreciate your support by subscribing - thank you!

[@jamesj9744]

Nice video. My system is stuck at the "Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Desktop" screen when I try to boot it for the first time. Any suggestions?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! Yes, if you have another Pi (5/4/3) on your network, shut it down. What's happening is the other Pi on your network likely has the same exact hostname of 'raspberrypi'. You'll want to change the hostname on one of them, but temporarily shutting down the other one will allow it to boot. See #1 here for a bit more info.: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Troubleshooting

[@jamesj9744]

@@WagnersTechTalk I do not have another Raspberry Pi, but I had a hunch it was the microSD card (I had a Microcenter brand). I ran back to the one near me, got a SanDisk to put the image on, and now the System starts right up. I have had good luck with Microcenter-branded storage devices until now.

[@jamesj9744]

@@WagnersTechTalk I'm only one year into a new career in IT and have wanted to get a Linux machine for a year now. My professional growth task for the weekend was to master iPerf, and I wanted at least one end of it to be Linux, so I decided to purchase the Pi. Your video was very helpful. I'm going to get started with Iperf now. I use the CLI at work just often enough to need the skillset but not often enough to get good at it. Doing the little CLI stuff on VMs and Packet Tracer Labs isn't doing it for me, so I'm looking forward to using it on the Raspberry Pi. Thanks again for posting this video.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Awesome, happy to hear you got it running and the video was helpful! Congrats in your new IT career too! If you need it, you can also find a video on installing Ubuntu to your new Pi 5 on this page: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Ubuntu_Desktop

[@jamesj9744]

@@WagnersTechTalk I used that video to install Ubuntu as well. Thank you!

[@Barnardrab]

I just installed the pi 5 and the mouse is very slow. I tried the same mouse on my windows laptop and it worked fine. Also, how do I update the computer name as seen on the network?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Here's a tread on the mouse speed: forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=94075 , it was fine for use with my mouse but the thread has a few suggestions. For changing the hostname, lots of different ways but this has most of them: raspberrytips.com/set-new-hostname-raspberry-pi/

[@Barnardrab]

@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks. I used a different mouse and the problem disappeared (I use the wired mouse for setups). I'm building a Node JS app. When I load the web page and open the dev tools, my mouse is experiencing lag. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I have the Pi hooked up to two 4K monitors, each with a different refresh rate. The purpose of the machine is to test web pages. I'm also thinking of using another Pi for the programming side, so that I can use 2 more monitors. What do you think of this approach?

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

Is stock cooler better than after market aluminum coolers?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Not always. I've found the one included with the CanaKit to edge out the active cooler in my tests but only by 1-2 degrees: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#CanaKit_Raspberry_Pi_5_Starter_Kit

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

@@WagnersTechTalk thank you. I want to run docker, immich, jellyfin, syncthing, portainer, nginx etc. Do you think it's a good choice to go with pi 5? I have all these now on pi 4 4GB. CPU throttles to 80-9% with temperature 50-60 Celsius. Hence thinking about to upgrade. What is your thought? Thank you and great video.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! I'm running docker in an Ubuntu VM in virtual box for an upcoming project. You don't necessarily need a Pi5 to do that, unless you want an always-on machine. You can also run what you're wanting on your current computer (most likely) along side your host operating system (i.e. Windows, MacOS, etc.). I released a guide+video last week on how to do this, if interested: wagnerstechtalk.com/vms . If you want a dedicated machine, you can also install Ubuntu here: wagnerstechtalk.com/rpi5/#Ubuntu_Desktop . In that video, I don't go into docker but of course you can add it.

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

@@WagnersTechTalk I do have a PC with lower configuration for some heavy tasks. But from power consumption perspective I chose raspberry pi. Is it worth to invest in pi 5 for above things?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Either way will work, but if you have a decent PC, running in a VM is an option also. Just don't want you spending money if it's not necessary. Totally up to you and your needs.

[@ai_pni]

Would you tell us that why i got error while booting my raspberry pi 4 with SATA 2.5 SSD through USB 3.0 “ Error msg on boot - mmc1: Controller never released inhibit bit(s) “

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Make sure you have the latest firmware on your Raspberry Pi 4. Please see this article: www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/os.html

[@EtaZeta1269]

I just got my raspberry pi 5 with a preloaded SD and went through the initial set up steps for the OS once I was prompted to update it downloaded the update and prompted me to restart. I clicked restart and it did its thing for a bit and now it is stuck on the white background with the keyboard and raspberry pi’s. What is going on??? Can I press the restart button in the back? I don’t know what to do!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Do you have another raspberry pi on your network with the same hostname? If so, shut it down/power it off and restart the new one. I've seen that happen before when you have two Pi's with the same hostname. Once it boots up, change the hostname to something different and you should be good to go.

[@EtaZeta1269]

@@WagnersTechTalk I do not have another Pi on my network but I have booted the pi and gone through the initial setup three times now. The first time everything worked great. Then the second and third time I booted it made me go through the initial setup again and I did try to use the same name host name both times so I will try using a different username/password. Thanks!

[@DorukMergan-hq7jo]

When I boot, it takes ultimately long. And rpi5 gets very hot after boot and I can't use it. I am using Usb

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Might be something wrong with your Pi5. I assume you do have a heatsink and fan installed right?

[@fablapp]

Txs for this. The case is a disaster quite frankly. There’s no way to connect the cameras. Did not know about the other cooler system unfortunately. Make much more sense!!!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, glad it was helpful to you!

[@fablapp]

cheers.....unfortunately I failed to boot... not sure... the green light blinks inconsistently and the fan stops working. Nothing appears on the screen. Red that it could be the micro HDMI adaptor I am using to recycle one of my old cables but not sure. The monitor turns regularly without the SD card inserted and the green light is steady! Used a couple of micro SD cards and a USB device as well to test if something was wrong. Any suggestion?@@WagnersTechTalk

[@WagnersTechTalk]

@@fablapp Make sure you downloaded the right image, sounds to me like you may have tried a firmware update image for the Pi. If that's the case, it will blink repeatedly green to indicate the update was successful. Try imaging PiOS Desktop or Ubuntu to be sure. If it still doesn't work, may be a bad Pi.

[@fablapp]

@@WagnersTechTalk Auch what a bummer. They are not cheap toys!!! Will follow your advice. Txs for the support!

[@fablapp]

seems it was indeed the HDMI cable!

[@Chris-uo3rj]

How do i turn the pins on/ off? I cant get my led to blink

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Programming LEDs is outside the scope of this getting started video. However, may find other videos on python and the needed GPIO libraries to control LEDs, etc.

[@Fanboy1222]

Hey, I need your help again. I only have an usb stick for now to boot the raspberry pi 5 on. It doesnt work somehow. Can you help me?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Is it a USB 3.0 stick and plugged into one of the blue ports on the Pi? Just curious, have you also tried a microSD card also? If so, try re-imaging the USB stick/microSD card, perhaps the write didn't complete properly.

[@l0I0I0I0]

Does PI OS need security software?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I can't say no, but I have not personally.

[@danielr.schafer9504]

Yes Sir” Umbunto would be fantastic!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Here you are sir: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImyaXuHmtqor7c

[@fordajunck2899]

Help please! I have an Atari Flashback Gold 12. Trying to update the firmware with a USB and OTG Cable. Resetting brings me to a screen where I have to select "update from SD" but when I try it fails.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Please see here: wagnerstechtalk.com/fbgold/#Alternate_Firmware_Update_Method . I did make some minor changes and added screenshots.

[@fordajunck2899]

@WagnersTechTalk Thanks! Sadly, I tried all that. I got the cable recommended (came with 2, tried both) and the USB is only 8 gigs. When I boot up, it just goes to the normal screen. I don't get the update message.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

@fordajunck2899 maybe the image download is corrupt. Delete it and re-download it. Try again.

[@feralshad0w]

is there no spring load on the pi5?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

If you're asking about the microSD slot have a spring loaded action, no it does not. It just slides in or out.

[@feralshad0w]

@@WagnersTechTalk thank you! I just got mine but I saw previous versions did have this. Just wanted to make sure mine wasn't broken!

[@ivangeorgiev3353]

Hello there, I'm new to the Raspberry Pi5 and have some problem with the start of the Pi. When I insert the sd card the blue screen of the monitor is shown as if there is no signal. I tried to fix it with some commands that i ad to the config file but no result.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Make sure it's plugged into the port nearest the USB-C power input. If it is, perhaps try a different microHDMI to HDMI cable (I've had bad ones in the past).

[@ivangeorgiev3353]

@@WagnersTechTalk I don't think that is the cable because without the sd card the monitor starts and the Pi shows some info

[@ivangeorgiev3353]

I think that I have to add some commands to the config file to recognize the monitor, but I can't orient in the documentation of the PI in the HDMI section.For example I add hdmi_safe=1 and 2 more but without result.

[@ai_pni]

My raspberry pi 5 does not boot up. I just got it today, i loaded sd with raspberry pi os 64 bit. And plug the power but fan starts moving and then stopped, green light is on in power button, but nothing on display

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I've had about 3 people tell me that, but none have told me what the issue turned out to be (or I missed it). Make sure the microHDMI is plugged into the port nearest the USB-C power input. Then, power on and see if that helps. If this doesn't fix it and you figure it out, please let me know because I've not had an issue and I'd love to know what the problem is.

[@drowhodis556]

if anyone can please maybe help me? i have a pi 5 8gb and im using a 64gb onn brand sd card and non official power supply 5v 3a anyway when i use any os it doesn't receive any hdmi output i've changed the boot code to runoff hdmi 1 and with my display resolution but still no video out however when i remove the sd card and turn it on it will show display and take me to the "bios" of the pi but when the micro sd card is in place it won't show video? anyone please help!?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I've never heard nor run into this specific issue, though close. Only thing that comes to mind : 1) Make sure both ends of the display cable are fully seated. 2) Make sure the microHDMI end is plugged into the port nearest the USB-C power. 3) If neither of the other options fix it, try a different microHDMI to HDMI cable. That's all I can personally think of. I guess one other possibility is using an official Pi5 power adapter (could be cutting off due to low amps). It could be the cable you have has a short in it and is cutting out on you and causing the weirdness. Let me know if you figure it out please, will be good to know the fix. I'd look at an official power adapter and/or microHDMI to HDMI cable to resolve the problem as the "likely" scenarios.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I'll be honest, this isn't an issue I've encountered or had reported to me. However, a few things I can think of worth trying: 1) Make sure both ends of the HDMI cable are fully seated. 2) Make sure, you're booting with the microHDMI cable plugged into the port nearest the USB-C power. 3) If neither of the other two correct the issue, try a different microHDMI to HDMI cable (yours may have a short, confusing the issue). I've actually had a bad cable on a Pi4 and it took me awhile to diagnose the issue. If some of this helps, please let me know what it turned out to be.

[@alenninan5524]

Can 1080 p Video be played smoothly on pi 5 ?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

In PiOS Desktop, there will be some dropped frames initially but it is typically pretty smooth after a few seconds.

[@alenninan5524]

@@WagnersTechTalk my intention is to watch a movie on 1080 p TV . so is it possible to watch on the TV too ? I read it has a inbuilt HVEC decoder , so is it true that i can watch netflix on pi5 as the netflix wont use the 4GB and instead the pi5 use the HVEC decoder to player to watch netflix video ? Thirdly , will pi5 allow me to watch 4 K MOVIE ?

[@antoniomascia1039]

Cosa cambia tra il 4 e il 5 ? Di raspberry

[@ivanlinuxandunix]

I WISH my family would want ANYTHING based on GNU Linux

[@alenninan5524]

Hi does pi5 has Hdmi-CEC ?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I do believe that should work. I saw this post: forum.libreelec.tv/thread/27687-raspberry-pi-5/ . It didn't work initially for someone, but then after getting an HDMI 2.0 cable it worked for them.

[@alenninan5524]

@@WagnersTechTalk so i just need to connect hdmi2.0 cable with pi 5 and the TV and it willl work like dat ? Secondly , will pi 5 support 4K resolution movies /shows since i will install custom android build for it and watch netflix/amazon prime in it

[@trongnguyenphanminh5615]

how to code and config for ras pi 5 because wiringpi is not supported for Ras pi5

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You might find this article from Toms Hardware helpful for GPIO programming: www.tomshardware.com/how-to/control-raspberry-pi-5-gpio-with-python-3

[@trongnguyenphanminh5615]

@@WagnersTechTalk thank you but I want code Ras Pi5 by C. So Have a way for this?

[@furknkuruu]

Raspberry pi 5 8gb version is available, I installed it, but I am having a freezing problem. Why does this problem occur? Even the site crashes when accessing the internet.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I've not encountered this, you may have a bad Pi 5.

[@markmanning2921]

no built in NVME? no sale

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Nope, no built-in NVMe.

[@faithgaming7495]

Can you run games from a usb on it

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Sure, you can install the operating system/games/applications to a USB drive as well, if you prefer.

[@faithgaming7495]

Ok thanks , how do in install it is there a tutorial to do it

[@seventygrand]

hey wagner, it would be a good idea to cut 15:00 out as it shows your ip adress

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I definitely appreciate your concern. It's the local ip address, not the public one.

[@seventygrand]

@@WagnersTechTalk okay

[@tinytonymaloney7832]

I still don't understand the point of this device, from a laymans view (I'm not a boffin for sure) it looks like a cheap version of a PC or laptop only to use it you need a K/bd, mouse and anothsr PC with screen. What exactly does it do? Why would I want to go out and buy one today?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

There are tons of different uses for a Raspberry Pi 5. What really sets it apart from a PC is it's I/O capabilities. For example, you can use it for custom electronics projects, robotics, retro gaming, running several different operating systems and many more projects. If you're not familiar with the Pi, search for "Raspberry Pi projects" to get more ideas/ways you could use the Pi.

[@aaronakin7064]

Damn it to hell...if I had a computer to download the OP then I would not need the the PI 🤯

[@WagnersTechTalk]

A kit like this includes PiOS pre-installed on a microSD : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrChGqHoNqBaa8