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    7811fx can't boot from usb flash drive

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Drew_afx, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. Drew_afx

    Drew_afx Newbie

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    i've been using my lappy for about a year

    and had no problems but i just found that

    the bios wouldn't recognize my bootable usb drives

    (tried old usb flash drive and an SDHC with usb adapter)

    i know for sure that i set up my usb's right

    but everytime i go into bios setup nothing seems to be

    found as USB HDD USB KEY or USB ZIP whatever

    has anyone tried booting from usb? or is it working 100% for others

    and i'm the only one having trouble?

    also tried .05 , .12, .17 bioses with no luck :(

    I need usb booting for switching to

    Hackintosh and its discussion is forbidden on NBR, do not do so again
    Kamin_Majere
     
    Drew_afx, Dec 14, 2009
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    Drew_afx Newbie

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    nvm fixed

    turned on Legacy USB support and magically it appeared
     
    Drew_afx, Dec 14, 2009
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