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July 18th, 2013 15:00
6430u - Bootable SD-Card
Hi Forum !
II would like to install a small Linux Livesystem (openSuese) on the SD-Card of my 6430u. This would give me a second oppourtunity, in case of problems with W7, running on the HD.
But this approach needs a bootable SD-Card, something I could not get to work on my laptop. I tried the various settings in the bios (btw is there any documentation ?), but without success. When pressing F12 on startup, no SD-Card is shown as bootable device, no chance.
I alraedy searched the forum for this topic, finding that some Dell's support bootable SD-Cards, other's not. Although I fear, that my 6430u belongs to the second group, I would be thankful for an answer. Maybee there is a switch somewhere, I did not find or a workaround, I did not think of.
So many Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
Richwa
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July 18th, 2013 15:00
Hi Richwa,
Unfortunately, this system does not support SD boot. System's cannot boot using SD cards. Systems can only boot from a USB drive or DVD's.
Richw1
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July 19th, 2013 01:00
Hi Appu,
Thanks for your fast and very clear answer, which destroys my dreams completely :emotion-6:
OK, so we have to live with that shortcomming, anyway.
Regards
Richwa
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July 19th, 2013 14:00
Hi Richwa,
I understand that booting through USB drive or DVD's would not serve your purpose. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that I can do from from my end. This is working as designed.
Let me know if you have any further questions.