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    How to Boot from USB on ux31a?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BlackLS3, Jul 4, 2012.

  1. BlackLS3

    BlackLS3 Notebook Guru

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    I'd like to repartition the SSD in my ux31a as MBR instead of GPT and perform a fresh install so I can utilize TrueCrypt full disk encryption. I've created a bootable USB drive - how do I go about enabling USB boot in the BIOS?
     
    BlackLS3, Jul 4, 2012
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Hit ESC as soon as you power on the machine to get a boot menu.

    If you have 'Instant On' enabled, disable it, as it will prevent that hotkey from working.

    Note that you will need to slipstream usb3 drivers into the installer image.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 5, 2012
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    reddd123 Notebook Consultant

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    How do we slipstream the drivers? I plan to reinstall a fresh copy of 7 when I get the UX31a considering 8 won't be out for a few months.
     
    reddd123, Jul 5, 2012
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