Mini PC Setup: Single Menu

Out-of-box setup checklist for running one DigitalPour menu on one TV. Windows 11 Pro.

For setting up two menus on two TVs from one computer, see Mini PC Setup: Dual Menu.

Before you begin. Have your Wi-Fi network name and password available, along with the TV or display, an HDMI cable, a keyboard and a mouse. See Hardware Requirements for the devices we recommend.

1. Connect the Hardware

• Connect your menu computer to the TV or monitor using HDMI.
• Connect the power adapter.
• Connect a keyboard and mouse.
• Turn on the TV or display.
• Select the correct HDMI input on the TV.
• Power on the menu computer.

2. Complete Windows 11 First-Time Setup

When Windows starts for the first time:

• Select your Country/Region.
• Select the correct Keyboard Layout.
• Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
• Complete the Windows setup screens.
• Set the computer name, if prompted, to something easy to identify, such as DigitalPour-Bar1.
• Finish setup until you reach the Windows desktop.

3. Run Windows Update

Before installing DigitalPour, go to Start → Settings → Windows Update.

• Click Check for updates.
• Install all available Windows updates.
• Restart the computer when prompted.
• Return to Windows Update and check again.
• Repeat until Windows reports that it is up to date.

4. Set Windows Update Active Hours

Windows can automatically restart the computer after installing updates. Setting Active Hours helps prevent Windows from restarting while your business is open and DigitalPour menus are in use.

Go to Start → Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Active hours.

• Find Active hours.
• Change Adjust active hours from Automatically to Manually.
• Set the Start time to when your business begins operating.
• Set the End time to when your business closes.
• Make sure the active-hours window covers the entire time your DigitalPour menus need to be displayed.
• Close Settings when finished.

IMPORTANT: Active Hours primarily prevents Windows from automatically restarting the PC for updates during that period. Windows may still download or install updates in the background.

Recommended: Choose the widest Active Hours allowed by Windows that covers your normal business hours. If your business operates very late or 24 hours a day, contact DigitalPour Support for assistance configuring the computer.

5. Set the Correct Display Resolution

Go to Settings → System → Display.

• Select the DigitalPour TV or display.
• Set Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080.
• Set Scale to 100%.
• Set Display Orientation to Landscape, unless DigitalPour has designed your menu for Portrait.
• If HDR is enabled, turn HDR off.

6. Prevent the PC From Going to Sleep

Go to Settings → System → Power & battery → Screen, sleep & hibernate timeouts.

• Set Turn off my screen when plugged in to Never.
• Set Make my device sleep when plugged in to Never.

The computer needs to remain awake so your DigitalPour menus stay online.

7. Disable the Screen Saver

Search Windows for Change screen saver.

• Set Screen saver to None.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK.

8. Set the Correct Date, Time and Time Zone

Go to Settings → Time & language → Date & time.

• Turn Set time automatically on.
• Turn Set time zone automatically on, or verify the correct time zone manually.
• Confirm that the date and time shown are correct.

9. Check Internet Connection

• Open a web browser.
• Visit a website to confirm the computer has internet access.
• If possible, use a wired Ethernet connection for the most reliable DigitalPour connection.
• If using Wi-Fi, verify that the signal is strong at the location where the menu computer will permanently be installed.

10. Prepare the TV

On the television itself:

• Disable any TV sleep timer.
• Disable automatic power-off, if available.
• Disable screen-saving or energy-saving features that automatically turn off the display.
• Make sure the correct HDMI input is selected.
• Confirm the DigitalPour computer fills the entire screen without text or edges being cut off.

11. You Are Ready for DigitalPour

Once everything above is complete:

• The menu computer is powered on.
• Windows is fully updated.
• Internet is connected.
• Resolution is 1920 x 1080.
• Scaling is 100%.
• HDR is off.
• Sleep is set to Never.
• Screen saver is off.
• Correct time zone is set.
• TV power-saving features are disabled.

Your menu computer is now ready for DigitalPour installation and configuration.

12. Install the DigitalPour Menu Software

Once the menu computer has completed the Windows setup and is connected to the internet, you are ready to install DigitalPour.

• Open Microsoft Edge.
• Click in the address bar at the top of the browser.
• Type the download address: downloads.digitalpour.com/menu/setup.exe
• Press Enter.
• Microsoft Edge will begin downloading the DigitalPour Menu installer.
• When the download is complete, click Open file.
• If Windows asks "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?", click Yes.
• Follow the on-screen installation steps.
• Continue through the installer until the DigitalPour Menu installation is complete.
• The DigitalPour Menu application should automatically open.

13. Enter Your DigitalPour Menu ID

When DigitalPour Menu opens for the first time, you will be prompted for a Menu ID.

• Enter the Menu ID provided by DigitalPour.
• Double-check that the Menu ID was entered correctly.
• Continue to load your DigitalPour menu.
• Allow the menu a moment to download your location and menu information.
• Confirm that your DigitalPour menu appears on the TV or display.
• Confirm that the menu fills the screen correctly.

IMPORTANT: Each DigitalPour menu or display may have its own Menu ID. If you are setting up multiple TVs, make sure you enter the correct Menu ID for each display.

How to find your Menu ID. Log in to your Management program, then go to Settings → Windows Menus. You will see a list of your existing menus. Double-click the menu you need, and the Menu ID is listed at the top.

Final Check

Before considering setup complete:

• DigitalPour Menu launches successfully.
• The correct Menu ID has been entered.
• Menu information is displayed.
• The menu fills the entire TV screen.
• Resolution is 1920 x 1080.
• Windows scaling is 100%.
• HDR is off.
• Windows sleep is set to Never.
• Screen saver is off.
• Windows Active Hours cover your business hours.
• Internet connection is working.
• TV sleep and automatic power-off features are disabled.

Your DigitalPour menu computer is now ready for use.

If the menu does not load, displays an error, or you are unsure which Menu ID to use, please contact DigitalPour Support at 503.880.5510 before changing additional Windows or application settings.