Chapter 4: System Recovery
4-2
System Recovery
3.
The system backup starts. Click
Next
when done.
Back up the system recovery files to a USB flash drive
1.
The system recovery files can only be backed up during the first-time
startup process. Follow the screen instructions to initialize your Eee
PC.
2.
Connect a USB flash drive to your Eee PC and click
make
when you
come to the step of
USB recovery
during the first-time startup
process.
•
The size of the connected USB flash drive should be larger than
8GB.
•
Memory cards and hard disk drives are not supported for this
function.
The USB flash drive will be formatted to
Ext2
file system. You will
lose all your data on the drive. Ensure to back up your important
data beforehand.
Recover system files
Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before using
system recovery to avoid recovery failure.
1.
Connect the USB flash drive
that you backup the system
recovery files.
2.
Press
<ESC>
on bootup
and the
Please select boot
device
screen appears. Select
USB:XXXXXX
to boot from
the connected USB storage
device.
3.
When you are prompted for your permission to start recovery, enter
yes
and press the <Enter> key. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the recovery process.
Please select boot device:
↑
and
↓
to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
HDD:PM-JMicron
USB:XXXXXXXX