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Posted on Aug 14, 2011

Boot from usb device option not available in z560. Bios version 37 installed.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 06, 2008

SOURCE: USB not working on HP NX7010

Could be another issue dragging the data circuit down for USB functions. If you plug a USB device in with an LED on it does the light come in? If you have electronics or basic electrical knowledge also look to be sure the 5V supply is present. Ive seen Integrated modem/audio chips kill USB function as well as embedded controller chipset issues. Everything shows working in device manager? Try not mapping thru Modem and see if USB returns.. Yell back..

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2008

SOURCE: BIOS upgrade?

u can use usb cddrive without update bios but unlike later versions of windows where you just plug it in and it detects it you will have to use an instalation disk for system to recognise device same with usb stick.
what mem do u have and consider xp (need at least 40meg to install)if u can fit 256 or higher ur laughing mem cheap as buttons these days.

Harrel Abalo

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2009

SOURCE: BIOS Flash failed

if you still have the cd drivers from lennovo just put it on your cd rom and boot from it. bios flash will resotore 2 default

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2009

SOURCE: boot from usb

Sounds like the boot order menu is what you have. Set the boot order menu to try other devices before the hard drive. (Example: CD/DVD drive, floppy; if present, USB devices, hard drive). You should have a default key for accessing the boot menu (usually f11 or f12). Hit this key and choose the USB option. Make sure the device you want to boot to is already connected before you turn on the laptop.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 06, 2009

SOURCE: I have an Acer AOA 150 can't boot from usb

some bios setup don't have usb boot setting.pls check your bios first if there is USB enable.

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