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How to set up USB disk boot

2025-12-28 00:11:24 science and technology

Title: How to set up a USB disk to boot

In today's digital age, USB boot has become a common method for installing operating systems, repairing system failures, or running portable software. This article will introduce in detail how to set up USB disk booting, and provide structured data to help you quickly master the steps.

1. Preparation work

How to set up USB disk boot

Before setting up a USB flash drive to boot, make sure the following conditions are met:

Projectrequest
U disk capacityAt least 8GB (more than 16GB recommended)
operating system imageISO file (such as Windows 10/11, Linux distribution)
Tool softwareRufus, UltraISO or Ventoy
Computer supportThe motherboard needs to support UEFI or Legacy boot mode

2. Make a bootable USB disk

The following are the steps to use the Rufus tool to create a bootable USB flash drive:

stepsOperating Instructions
1Download and run Rufus (administrator rights required)
2Insert the USB flash drive and the software will automatically identify the device.
3Select the ISO file and set the partition type (MBR/GPT)
4Click the "Start" button and wait for completion (about 5-15 minutes)

3. Set the BIOS/UEFI boot sequence

The entry methods for different brands of motherboards are slightly different:

Motherboard brandstart buttonRemarks
ASUSF2 or DELSome models need to press ESC
DellF12quick launch menu
LenovoF1/F2For ThinkPad series, press Enter
HPF9/F10Commonly used ESC on desktop computers

4. Solving common problems

Problem phenomenonsolution
U disk cannot be recognizedCheck whether the USB interface is damaged and try to replace the port
Black screen after startupRe-create the boot disk to ensure the ISO file is complete
Prompt "Missing OS"Turn off the Secure Boot function in the BIOS
Slow startupUse USB 3.0 interface and high-speed USB flash drive

5. Things to note

1. Back up the U disk data before operation. The U disk will be formatted during the production process.
2. Some old computers need to turn on "Legacy Support" in the BIOS.
3. Apple Mac devices need to select the USB flash drive through the startup manager (Option key)
4. It is recommended to use the original system image to avoid security risks caused by the modified version.

Through the above steps, you have mastered the complete setup method of USB boot. If you need more help, please refer to the motherboard manual or visit the manufacturer's technical support website. If you encounter problems in actual operations, you can also search for solutions on technical forums such as CSDN, Zhihu and other platforms.

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