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BOOTING FROM A USB DRIVE
8.
When the configuration process has completed, click Exit.
Manually configuring the host computer
If the host computer is not supported by the IronKey Workspace Startup Assistant, you can manually
configure your system to boot from USB.
PCs running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
If the host computer is running Windows 8, you set the option to boot from a USB device in the Windows To
Go Startup Options. Once set, the host computer will automatically boot from the device when you insert it
and turn on the host computer.
To change Windows To Go Startup Options (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
1.
In the host operating system, press the
2.
In the
Settings
Search text box, type
Press
ENTER
to select it.
3.
In
Windows To Go Startup Options
PCs certified to run Windows 7 or higher
If the host computer is certified for Windows 7 or higher (and is not running Windows 8 or 8.1), you must
manually configure the BIOS settings so the computer will automatically boot from a USB device. The
following procedure describes the general steps required to change the BIOS settings. BIOS settings differ by
computer manufacturer. For more information about methods to configure BIOS settings by manufacturer, see
Tips for configuring your BIOS settings to work with Windows To Go.
To configure a computer to boot from a USB drive
1.
Shut down the host computer if it is not already turned off.
2.
Insert the W700 device into the USB port.
3.
Turn on the computer and enter the BIOS Utility.
This is a very fast step. You have only a few seconds to press the correct key to access the BIOS (typically
when the manufacturer's logo appears). You can press the key multiple times to increase the chances of
successfully entering the firmware/BIOS. Many manufacturers use "F2" but an on-screen message will
indicate the key sequence for the computer you are configuring, for example, "Press the F2 key", or "Press
F1 to enter setup".
IronKey Workspace W700 User Guide
Windows key +
W.
"Windows To Go startup
dialog box, click Yes, and then click
Booting from a Windows computer
options". The topic will display in the list.
Save
Changes.
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