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    Very quick and easy question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by AlienTroll, Apr 10, 2011.

  1. AlienTroll

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    Can the M11X boot through USB? I'm trying to install Flow Chromium OS.
     
    AlienTroll, Apr 10, 2011
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    Not 100% sure but i think it would be able to just change boot order when u turn it on
     
    laz91, Apr 10, 2011
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    if you can boot a win 7 install disc from a USB and run parted magic via USB then i don't see why not.
     
    thegh0sts, Apr 10, 2011
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    Yes the m11x's bios lets you boot from a usb device. For most people this is the only way to reinstall windows. I think its f10 or one of those to bring up the menu to select a device. Then select your usb drive. If it doesnt boot from the usb then make sure you have the correct boot files on the drive
     
    bavman, Apr 10, 2011
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    Try f12! Takes you to the boot menu. Then select your USB device.
     
    satchmobob, Apr 10, 2011
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    When trying to boot from a Unbutu live USB, I found that I had to enable support for "Legacy USB Devices" in the bios for my USB to show in the boot menu, even then I was unable to boot, instead getting stuck at the SYSLINUX screen =\.

    In any case, if you're unable to boot you can always try running a virtual machine. Or just using the Chrome browser, since that's all the Chrome OS really is!

    Hope that helps.
     
    BitByteBit, Apr 10, 2011
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