Making the 128 MB Memory Key Bootable



To make the memory key boot your computer, do the following:

1. Contact the manufacturer of your computer or mobile computer to confirm whether the BIOS supports USB memory keys and booting with a USB device.
    You might need to download a BIOS update to activate these features.

2. Go to the IBM Service and Support web site: www.ibm.com/pc/support and search for: 128 MB USB 2.0 Memory Key.  

3. Locate the Tip on "Making the 128 MB Memory Key Bootable" and download the file MEMKEYBOOT.EXE.

4. Start your computer and wait for the operating system to finish initializing.

5. Insert the Memory Key into any available USB connector and wait for the operating system to recognize the key.  
    Transfer any files you wish to save from the Memory Key to another storage device.

6. Locate and execute the MEMKEYBOOT.EXE application.  It will search for the Memory Key and display an error if the key is not found. 

7. When prompted select OK and the application will automatically format your Memory Key and transfer the required PC DOS files.  
     If the application determines that the Memory Key has been partitioned it will display an error message.  Refer to the User’s Guide on how to partition your Memory Key to 100% public.

8. After the application has successfully completed you will receive a confirmation message.  
    If you wish to view the boot files on the key you may need to unplug and the reinsert the Memory Key into your computer.

9. Refer to your computer documentation on how to access the BIOS settings.

10. Turn off the computer. Insure the Memory Key is plugged into any available USB connector. 

11. Start your computer and use the steps outlined in the computer documentation for accessing the BIOS settings.

12. In BIOS, locate the section that determines the startup order of the devices in your computer configuration.

13. Change the device startup order to the following:
	a. Legacy Floppy drive (3.5" diskette drive).	Note: Only for computers and mobile computers with 3.5" diskette drives.
	b. ATAPI CD-ROM drive or other optical drive, such as DVD.
	c. Hard Drive - USB Memory Key
	d. Hard Drive - primary hard drive that contains operating system or data files.
14. Save the new settings and exit BIOS.

15. Restart your computer with the memory key connected and the computer will boot to the DOS prompt.

IBM Corporation								July 2002