It will support either FAT32 or FAT16. I've done it both ways. The difference is in the way the computer's BIOS detects the device. On my computer, for example, FAT16 is detected as a hard drive (which is what I want) and it shows up in the list of hard drives. I've had the best results with FAT16 so that's when I'm currently using.Try both formats and see what works best. Some computers will detect it as a hard drive and put it in the hard drive list.
If this happens, depending on your BIOS, you will have to set it to boot in the hard drive list in order to have it available in the boot items list. Also, check if it shows as a USB-ZIP, USB-HD, USB-CD, etc. Make sure this is the first item to boot. Also make sure the flash drive is plugged in when you turn on (or reboot) the computer as the detection can happen quite quickly on some systems.Also, I have always used a regular flash drive not one with any software, security, etc.
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Installed (or hardcoded) on it. Those can cause problems. Click to expand.Persevere. I had to buy a second flash disk of a different brand in the end to get things to work.
There are comaptability issues from both the USB stick and the Mobo/BIOS. You also need to use FAT, and the partition size can be important (i.e.
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In one case a 4GB one would not work until it was partitioned to 2.2GB). Finally when you choose your BIOS boot device, set all options to the USB ones. If one fails it will try the next. Once you have it booting it is an easy process of elimination to find the right one for your setup.Also have a look at this great post from Menorcaman, but note that you shouldn't need steps 6 and 7.Good luck,F.