Booting From USB HD

**BoRG** · 03-19-2004, 02:31 PM

Hi,

I've searched the web far and wide and I've even checked with motherboard manufacturers. I cannot find motherboards that say they boot from USB.

I know some do it, because my desktop gigabyte board does.

However, I'm looking for a FlexATX or smaller board that has the ability to boot off of a USB device. I plan on using a USB HD and USB CD-ROM.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BoRG

**sfay93** · 03-19-2004, 02:35 PM

I bought the Syntax S635MP. It boots from USB CD, Floppy, Network, or HD. I have been very pleased with this board. It has an onboard 800 mhz cpu and 2 pci slots. Running WinXP Pro with no problems so far.

**BoRG** · 03-20-2004, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by sfay93

I bought the Syntax S635MP. It boots from USB CD, Floppy, Network, or HD. I have been very pleased with this board. It has an onboard 800 mhz cpu and 2 pci slots. Running WinXP Pro with no problems so far.

Thanks for responding, but I was hoping for a flexATX board. I'm going to be putting a carputer into an Explorer XLT and I want to mount the comp where the jack and tire iron go.

Anyone else have any experience booting from USB?

BoRG

**Defiler** · 03-23-2004, 10:58 AM

Most newer motherboards have this feature available in the BIOS.

Also, most motherboard manufacturers will have the manual online for downloading and you can look for the option there too.