The Pi doesn't have a BIOS, at that stage you need a wired keyboard/mouse/network. Once configured* though you can go completely wireless for future power ups.
Edit:
*to your requirements, most users wouldn't need to interject at this stage and can go wireless from the get go.
Edit:
*to your requirements, most users wouldn't need to interject at this stage and can go wireless from the get go.
Statistics: Posted by wildfire — Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:31 am