How do I use my USB device in the lab?
UT Physics Linux FAQBefore inserting your USB memory stick, please log in to the machine directly (not via SSH from another system). Logging in at the console will ensure that the USB memory device is mounted with you as the owner. It is safest to insert the device into one of the USB ports on the front of the computer (rather than those on the back or on the keyboard).
Why can't I select the USB device as the first boot-up device?
Leadtek - We make dreams a realityHow do I activate the internet functions? I am sure that LAN functions are working well on WinFast K7NCR18G Pro motherboard. If the problem is not caused by wiring and internet settings, then check with BIOS settings too. Please follow the steps below: Step 1: Visit Leadtek's website and download the latest BIOS, and make sure the AWDFLASH.EXE is the latest BIOS version. Step 2: Make sure that there is no any other TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) programs under the DOS mode.
Can I boot from a USB disk or USB CD/DVD drive?
Solaris Ready USB FAQGenerally speaking, booting from USB disk, CD/DVD drive is supported on x86 platforms with S10 update 1 and later if the BIOS has USB 2.0 support. Before you can boot Solaris from USB disk, you have to install Solaris on the disk first. Installing on USB memory sticks is not recommended as the number of writes to these sticks is limited. Installation from USB CD/DVD drive starts, but then fails with "not finding media" error.
Can I configure my system to boot Windows 9x/ME/2000/NT x.x and DOS?
DOS FAQ by Christoph FuchsSure, you can. Create a primary partiton BEFORE your Windows partition (e.g. with PartitionMagic) and get a boot manager (I use the german tool 'Bootmanager', you can get a free trial version at http://www.bootmanager-pro.de).
What can I do about the error message "Could not find USB device"?
Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)The exact error message looks like Could not find USB device (vendor 0x0000, product 0x0000). Make sure this device is connected to the computer You have to set up the permissions on your USB device correctly. See Section 4.3, "Setting up permissions for USB ports".
What can ExBoot do for me if my computer can't support the "boot from USB device" function?
ExBoot - FAQsFor those whose computers do not support the "boot from USB device" function, you can still enjoy the total recovery of data, operating system components, and applications by using the image recovery CD. This restores the whole system in a short amount of time.
Can I boot from a USB flash drive (memory key)?
Unattended, A Windows deployment system: Frequently Asked Qu...I got this working on a 256M Sandisk Cruzer Mini, but the procedure should be the same for any USB drive. I used a Linux machine to prep the drive. You can probably use a Windows machine to do all of this stuff; if you figure it out, feel free to let us know and we will update these instructions. First, I needed to repartition and reformat the drive, because the original partition table was an unholy mess which confused the boot loader.
Why can't I boot from external USB Hard Drive?
ExBoot - FAQsFirst, Your PC or notebook must support "External USB-HDD Boot up" function. Second, to make sure all the USB cables and power cord all firmly connect to USB slots or power in-lets. No. You must start re-boot process over again. At this moment, you must choose the correct date version you want.
Why does my busTRACE USB Flash Drive cause my system to hang during Windows boot?
busTRACE 5.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)This is a conflict between some system BIOSes and the SanDisk Cruzer Micro flash drive. It is not related to the busTRACE software. If your system exhibits this problem, the system might appear to hang during Windows boot when you have our dongle (i.e. SanDisk Cruzer Micro) installed in a USB port. If you remove the dongle, the system continues to boot just fine. You can plug the dongle back in and everything works fine.
How can I make my CD drive run with DOS?
DOS FAQ by Christoph FuchsThat's fairly easy: You simply need to add a line to your CONFIG.SYS file, for example: DEVICE=C:\CDROM\IDE_CD.SYS /D:CD0001 Please change C:\CDROM\IDE_CD.SYS to your cd driver for DOS. You can get the driver with the drive on a diskette or try to use a different one from www.simtel.net. The example shown above is for MS DOS, for FreeDOS it would be FDEX /D:CD0001 and for DR DOS it would be NWCDEX /D:CD001). Look also at What is conventional memory? (2.
What is the maximum distance you can use with a USB device?
FAQS (Someting About Data Connections)You can go 5 meters or around 16 feet from a computers USB port or from a powered USB hub to a USB device. Back To Questions
What do I need to use a USB 2.0 device?
USB ProductsThe requirement is similar to that of USB 1.1, but all components will have to be USB 2.0 compliant. A successful USB...
How can I use USB 2.0 device in Win98?
FAQWindows 98 default supports only USB 1.1. Install a USB 2.0 PCI adapter then USB 2.0 device still can work fine in Windows 98. Some device such as Micronet´s USB 2.0 adapter, it includes a USB 2.0 driver written by third party so it can work in Windows 98SE.
Which USB to Serial device can I use with Solaris ?
Solaris Ready USB FAQSolaris supports Digi InsideOut Networks' devices and recently, KeySpan and Prolific chipset based devices' support were also integrated to Solaris. Keyspan and Prolific USB serial drivers are available in Solaris Express dated 2/2006 and in Solaris 10 Update 2 and later. PL2303 chip based adapters and Keyspan USA-19HS adapter are available as part of Solaris 10 Update 2. Keyspan USA-49WLC adapter is supported in Solaris Express dated 3/2006 and will be available in Solaris 10 update 3.
How do I remove LILO so that I can use DOS to boot again?
The Linux Bootdisk HOWTOYou can also use the dd command to copy the backup saved by LILO to the boot sector. Refer to the LILO documentation if you wish to do this. FDISK /MBR MBR stands for Master Boot Record. This command replaces the boot sector with a clean DOS one, without affecting the partition table. Some purists disagree with this, but even the author of LILO, Werner Almesberger, suggests it. It is easy, and it works.
Can I copy files from a USB (flash drive) memory device?
University of Utah Mathematics Department FAQ: FilesYes, but only on the Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows IA-32, GNU/Linux AMD64 and IA-32, and Solaris 10 workstations. In all these cases, you should be able to see a removable disk in the file system (e.g., e:\filename on Windows, /rmdisk/noname on Solaris workstations, /tmp/SUNWut/mnt/USERNAME on Solaris Sun Ray systems).
Can I use the USB adapter that came with another device with a non-USB controller?
The Control Center FAQNot only will it not work, you may damage your device. In order for a device to work with USB it must be compatible and have appropriate drivers. Some early releases of the Freestyle Pro and Precision Pro were not USB compatible; if it did not come with an adapter you are out of luck.
After copying a Windows system drive to a new drive, I cannot boot from the copy. Why not?
FAQ | Casper Tech Edition - Easy-to-use Hard Disk Cloning So...The most common reason for this problem is the absence of a bootable master boot record or active partition on the target disk. When using the Copy a specific drive method to copy one drive to another, Casper Tech Edition does not replace the master boot record or change the active partition status on the target disk. In order to ensure the target disk contains a valid master boot record and the appropriate partition is marked active, it is necessary to use the Copy an entire hard disk method.
Why do I get the error message "Could not claim the USB device"?
Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)The exact message looks like *** Error ('Could not claim the USB device') *** Could not claim interface 0 (Operation not permitted). Make sure no other program or kernel module (e.g. dc2xx or stv680) is using the device and you have read/write access to the device. You have to make sure that no such kernel module is loaded and that you have set up the permissions on your USB device correctly, such that you have (non-root) write access to the camera device.
