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New Old Build. How To Load Operating System From Usb 1.1

Discussion in 'New Build and/or New Hardware' started by PaddyB, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. PaddyB

    PaddyB

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    Location:
    london
    Operating System:
    Windows 95
    I've been putting together a low power computer for use on a boat, based on a via epia 5000 board like this one

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIA-EPIA-5000-Embedded-533MHz-Eden-CPU-Mini-ITX-motherboard-EPIA5000AG-/120808167846?pt=UK_Motherboards_CPUs&hash=item1c20ba59a6
    with a CF card as a hard drive.

    The problem I have is getting windows loaded as it won't boot from a usb cd drive, I think because it only has usb 1.1 and the only usb cd drive i have is usb 2.0. can't get it to start from pen drive either.

    I've had it running with linux puppy, loading puppy onto a vmware virtual machine which then allows saving to a cf card for use as a hard drive. But struggling to get XP on there.

    Any pointers?

    Thanx in advance

    Paddy
     
    PaddyB, Jan 27, 2012
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  3. KenB

    KenB Registered Members

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    Location:
    Wirral UK
    Operating System:
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    Hi and welcome to CHF

    I am not familiar with Mini-ITX boards.

    I think because it only has usb 1.1
    I don't think that this is your problem. USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with 1.1. It just runs slower ( at 1.1 speed )

    I am assuming that there is a conventional BIOS on this board ?
    Is Booting from USB an option and is it set to be the first in the boot order?
     
    KenB, Jan 28, 2012
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