[ltp] Can't change boot order on an X31 to boot from USB

Jason Brooks linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 9 Dec 2010 00:21:00 -0800


turn on legacy usb in the bios to boot from usb devices

On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 11:18 PM, John Magolske <listmail@b79.net> wrote:
> I'm trying to get an X31 to boot off a USB thumbdrive, but am unable
> to change the order in BIOS to move USB HDD up -- it just stays parked
> down in the "Excluded from boot order" zone. The <x> does *not* toggle
> it out of that zone. It just stays there with a + in front of it.
>
> As far as I can tell I have the most recent BIOS at version 3.02
> (1QET97WW). Anyone have any luck booting an X31 off a USB drive?
>
> TIA for any help,
>
> John
>
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