Bootable USB Key Guide
This makes it easy to create a bootable key because you need boot files, so I just zipped everything up into 1 file.
Disclaimer: This software is written and distributed by HP (Hewlett Packard). I have just zipped everything up and included additional boot files so that it makes the process easier, I did not write or modify this application in any way.
Download this file: Link to Zip File
Then unzip it into a directory on your hard drive, insert the USB key you want to work with, and execute the "RunThis" file.
I have included bootfiles that just boot to a basic Windows 98 partition so that you have easy access for flashing bios files, etc.
You will now see this, If you have more than 1 USB device, make sure you choose the correct one as shown here (of course names may vary, this is just what my PC showed):
Now pick your file system (FAT is ok for 1 and 2GB keys, FAT32 must be used for keys larger than 2GB):
Now pick the name of the device:
Now since you want to make it bootable, you need to tell it to "create MS-DOS Startup disk":
Now navigate to the folder that you unzipped this into and find the "bootfiles" folder:
Now click start:
When its all done, you will get the summary screen looking like this:
You should now be able to plug the USB key in, turn on the Notebook and select it as a boot device.
Make sure that after you format, you put the appropriate files you need to flash on the drive, once it boots you will be at a DOS prompt C:>
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Originally Posted by blwest
I followed the instructions and put the ATIflash software and bios.bin file on. I had to hit F8 to pull up the selection screen. I then chose USB drive and right into DOS.
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