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=== Initialize ===
 
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* Two sorts of the firmware are [[msen:NTFS|NTFS]] version and [[msen:FAT32|FAT32]]/[[wken:exFAT|exFAT]] version.
 
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* NTFS firmware version is shipped.
 
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* If you want [[msen:FAT32|FAT32]] or [[wken:exFAT|exFAT]] [[msen:Partition|Partition]], download and update the NTFS Firmware Updater.
 
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* Follow the next steps
 
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# Assemble the HDD or SSD with iODD
 
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# Connect the iODD to PC
 
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# Initialize the drive with [[wken:MBR|MBR]]
 
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# Format the first partition with NTFS. (if the firmware is FAT then format with FAT32 or exFAT)
 
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#* At FAT32 there is 4G byte file size limitation. please expert may use FAT32.
 
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# Make ''_ISO'' folder in root folder. (not sensitive)
 
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# Create or Copy ''*.ISO *.VHD *.RMD *.IMA'' or sub folder tree to ''_ISO'' folder
 
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# Do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer safely remove] the iODD in OS. ( Very Important to NTFS)
 
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# If Power Down mode is active then release and reconnect the USB cable.
 
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#* If not then press down the jog button in 3 seconds. and Power Down mode will be on.
 
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#* and if ''Plug Out ...'' message is out, release and reconnect the USB cable.
 
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# you will see sequentially ''iodd 2531'' and a file name in root folder.
 
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;If it is not like the above, follow the next steps
 
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# Release the USB cable.
 
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# Replace the HDD from iODD.
 
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# Initialize the HDD with [[msen:GPT|GPT]]
 
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# Go to [[#Initialize]](1, the first step) and retry (MBR -> GPT -> MBR).
 
 
=== Basic function ===
 
=== Basic function ===
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==== Go to Power Down State ====
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==== iODD's Sample Folder Tree ====
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: Power Down State : Spindle motor is stopped and LCD bright is low.
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:create a folder named "_ISO" at root folder.
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* (2531) Press down the Jog-Dial and hold for 3 seconds.
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:This folder tree is an example.
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* (2541) Press down the ''1'' button and hold for 3 seconds.
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:Any file name and folder name under "_ISO" is acceptable
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<code>'''J:'''</code>
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├─ <code>'''_ISO'''</code>
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│  │  Hiren’s BootCD 15.2.iso
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│  │  ubuntu-14.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso
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│  │  Windows 10.iso
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│  │  Windows XP sp3.iso
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│  │  '''(max 32 files or subfolders in a folder)'''
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│  │ 
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│  ├─<code>IMA for Floppy</code>
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│  │      Bios updater.ima
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│  │      MS-DOS 6.0.ima
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│  │      Symantec Ghost.ima
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│  │     
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│  ├─<code>RMD for Setup</code>
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│  │      Win 7Ent_x86_x64+8.1Pro+10Pro vol2.RMD
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│  │      Win7_Ult_SP1_Russian_x64.RMD
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│  │      Windows 10.RMD
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│  │     
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│  └─<code>VHD for Booting</code>
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│      │  linuxmint-17.3-cinnamon-32bit.vhd
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│      │  Windows 10 Win2Go.vhd
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│      │  Windows 7 OS Booting.vhd
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│      │ 
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│      └─<code>'''Nested Subfolders is allowed'''</code>
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├─<code>Your Folder 01</code>
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├─<code>Your Folder 02</code>
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├─<code>Your Folder 99</code>
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│  Your files 01.txt
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│  Your files 02.txt
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│  Your files 99.txt
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==== 2531 Keys ====
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# Browsing
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> Up/Down. - list Up/Down.
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push. - Select a file.
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Go to parent folder.
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# Menu
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push for 3 seconds. - To enter to Menu mode.
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - To exit.
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# Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> lift up. - refresh the file lists
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> get down. - [[#Go to Power Saving State | Go to Power Saving State]]
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push. - enter to Menu mode
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
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# Startup Keys (during startup)
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#* <code>Jog-Dial</code> lift up. - Start up with CD-MODE
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#* <code>Jog-Dial</code> get down. - Start up with HDD-MODE
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push.  - reset the loading state. Start up with DUAL-MODE
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Start up with Write-Protected mode.
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==== 2541 Keys ====
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# Browsing
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#* Up/Down list - <code>2</code> / <code>8</code>
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#* Select a file  - <code>5</code> (or <code>6</code>, for maintaining loading state)
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# Menu
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#* <code>Menu</code> - to enter to Menu. (or Exit).
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#* <code>4</code> - Go to upper list
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# Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
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#* <code>1</code> - [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
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#* <code>3</code> - reboots iODD
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#* <code>4</code> - refreshes file lists
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#* <code>7</code> - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
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#* <code>0</code> - Reboot. and temporarily disable Write-Protection
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# There is not Startup key
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==== Go to Power Saving State ====
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: Power Saving State : Spindle motor is stopped and LCD brightness is low.
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: CD loading state is saved.
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* <code>Jog Dial</code>. down for 3 seconds. (2531).
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* <code>1</code>. push for 3 seconds. (2541).
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==== Selecting a file ====
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: In order to maintain loading state, you must save the state.
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: refer to the above key operations.
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* (2531) [[#2531 Keys]]
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** If Firmware version is 1558 or higher, loading state is automatically saved.
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** If not, you must save it manually. ([[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]])
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* (2541) [[#2541 Keys]]
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** If Firmware version is lower than 6(7)9-05, button <code>6</code> has no function.
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==== Safely Removal In OS ====
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: If iODD's partition is NTFS, then this function is mandatory when disconnecting iODD from host.
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: NTFS does not write Immediately the data to HDD.
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* Please do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Removal] before disconnection.
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* If iODD is in write-protected mode and an error message appears, then disable write-protect option. and retry this function.
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=== Initialization ===
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* the firmware is two sorts.  (NTFS type, FAT32/exFAT type)
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* NTFS firmware version is shipped.
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* If you use FAT32 or exFAT Partition, then run FAT Firmware Updater. ([[msen:FAT32|FAT32]] [[wken:exFAT|exFAT]] [[msen:Partition|Partition]])
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* follow the next steps
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# assemble the HDD or SSD with iODD
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# connect the iODD to PC
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# initialize the drive to MBR. <span class="notranslate">([[wken:MBR]])</span>
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# Format the first partition as NTFS. (if the firmware is FAT, then format it as FAT32 or exFAT)
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#* In FAT32 partition there is 4G byte file size limitation. please use that carefully.
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# create "_ISO" folder in root folder. (not case sensitive)
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# copy ISO file to "_ISO" folder. (or create VHD RMD IMA files)
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# safely remove iODD. ( very '''Important''' if NTFS). ([http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer safely remove]).
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# If Power Saving mode is active, then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
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#* If not, then [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
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#* If <span class="notranslate">"Plug Out ..."</span> (or "Plug Out ...") message appears, reconnect the USB cable.
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# The following messages will appear sequentially in LCD
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#* <span class="notranslate">"iodd 253(4)1"</span>
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#* a file name
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==== Initialize All ====
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:If [[#Initialization|Initialization]] fails, follow the next steps
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# disconnect the USB cable.
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# remove the HDD from iODD. and Connect directly it to PC.
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# Initialize it to GPT. <span class="notranslate">([[msen:GPT]])</span>
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# redo [[#Initialization|Initialization]] (from the first step).  (your HDD is initialized as <span class="notranslate">MBR -> GPT -> MBR)</span>.
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# Open back cover
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# Press tact switch
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# Connect USB cable
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# Wait 7 seconds
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# Release tact switch
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# Wait 1 minutes
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# All done
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=== First Aid ===
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: If it has failure suddenly, try one of the following steps until the error is clear
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# (2531). press the Jog Dial and hold. and then connect iODD to PC. ([[#2531 Keys]]. refer to Startup Keys)
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# try [[#Safely Removal In OS|Safely Removal In OS]].
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# Check Disk for iODD ([[msen:check%20disk | for Windows]])
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# Rename "_ISO" folder name to other name. create new folder named "_ISO". and copy files to this folder. (not moving)
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# Update it with the latest firmware.
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# Backup the data of iODD, and [[#Initialize All|Initialize All]]
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: If there is hardware problem
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# Reboot the PC
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# Please change USB cable
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# Connect iODD to the port of PC back panel.
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# Try it on another pc
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# Please change the HDD.
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=== Using a Virtual USB Optical Drive (DVD-ROM or Blu-ray ROM) ===
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# copy ISO files to "_ISO" folder. (or to subfolder)
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# [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Remove]. (Required for NTFS )
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# If Power Saving mode is not active , then [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
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#* If <span class="notranslate">"Plug Out ..."</span> (or "Plug Out ...") message appears, disconnect the iODD.
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# Connect iODD to a PC. and power on the PC.
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# (Optional) select iODD or USB CD-ROM as the first priority of BOOT order in BIOS.
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# If a file has not been selected, then select an ISO file. [[#Selecting a file|Selecting a file]]
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# If PC doesn't find boot device, then reboot the PC. <span class="notranslate">(Ctrl-Alt-Del)<span>
  
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=== Using Virtual USB Optical Drive (DVD-ROM or Blu-ray ROM) ===
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==== Booting Error ====
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# Copy your ISO files to ''_ISO'' folder or sub folder.
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* Confirm whether the ISO file is bootable.
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# Do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Remove] in your OS. ('''necessary''' in NTFS )
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* If your PC does not support multi LUN, please select CD-MODE (or ODD-MODE).
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# If Power Down mode is not active , then [[#Go to Power Down State]]
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* In order to confirm whether the ISO file is able to boot, please try to test it with the validated PC.
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#* If ''Plug Out ...'' message is out, release the iODD.
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* Although it is bootable ISO file, please confirm whether the result with a real USB DVD-ROM is the same
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# Connect iODD to the PC to boot and power on the PC.
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* If the ISO file can be boot with USB DVD-ROM, then use USB Y-CABLE for adding external power.
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# (Optional) Make iODD or USB CD-ROM the first in the priority of BOOT sequence in BIOS.
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* If your laptop has own internal DVD-ROM, please disable internal DVD-ROM at BIOS settings. or remove it.
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# (Not required if an ISO has been selected) Select an ISO file by Jog dial.
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* The older OS than motherboard may not have an appropriate driver to boot.
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#* If Firmware version is 1558 or higher then loading status is automatically saves. if not, you must save it manually by [[#Go to Power Down State]]
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** ex) It is impossible to install a genuine Windows 7 on Skylake platform using USB DVD-ROM device.
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# If PC don't find booting device (iODD), then Press ''Ctrl-Alt-Del'' to reboot.
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==== Troubleshooting ====
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* Confirm the ISO file whether it is bootable.
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* If your PC is old or does not provide multi LUN, please select ''CD-MODE'' in Menu.
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* In order to confirm whether the ISO file is not good for booting, try to test it with the validated PC.
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* Although it is bootable ISO file, it may not boot with USB DVD-ROM. test if it is same result with USB DVD-ROM.
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* If It can boot in USB DVD-ROM and can not boot in iODD, please use USB Y-CABLE for adding external power.
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* If your laptop has own internal DVD-ROM and iODD does not boot, please disable internal DVD-ROM at booting device list on BIOS settings or remove it.
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=== Using Virtual USB fixed disk drive (Virtual Hard Disk) ===
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=== Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive (Virtual Hard Disk) ===
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* Only fixed VHD file is supported. (Not dynamic VHD nor VHDx files)
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* Fixed-size VHD file only is supported. (dynamic VHD and VHDx files are not supported)
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* Make VHD files directly by [[VHD Tool++]]. (VHD Tool++ can make a file without fragment)
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* Also fixed [[wken:VMDK|VMDK]] file is supported.
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* Press Jog dial to select VHD file and iODD will be rebooted with ''CD-MODE'' and is recognized as USB disk drive (Virtually).  
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* Create VHD files directly to iODD by [[VHD Tool++|"VHD Tool++"]]. ("VHD Tool++" can creates a file without fragment)
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* If you want ''DUAL-MODE'' or to change ''Write Protect'' option, rename the VHD file. Refer to [[VHD Tool++]]
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* You can create VMDK by changing file extension. <span class="notranslate">(VHD -> VMDK)<span>.
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* Can select max 4 Virtual Drive at the same time ( Successive selection within 3 seconds)
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* If you select a VHD file, then iODD will be rebooted with CD-MODE. and it will be recognized as a USB disk drive.([[#Selecting a file|Selecting a file]]).  
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# Create a VHD file with using [[VHD Tool++]] at ''_ISO'' folder
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* If you want to change to DUAL-MODE or to change Write Protection option, rename the VHD filename. refer to [[VHD Tool++|"VHD Tool++"]]
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# If successful, Do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer safely remove] the iODD in OS. ( Very Important to NTFS)
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* Max 4 Virtual Drives are supported at the same time ( Successive selection within 3 seconds)
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# If Power Down mode is not active then press down the jog button in 3 seconds. and Power Down mode will be on.
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# create a VHD file using a tool. ([[VHD Tool++|VHD Tool++]]).
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#* If ''Plug Out ...'' message is out, release the iODD.
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# If successful, safely remove iODD from OS. ([[#Safely Removal In OS]]. Very Important to NTFS.)
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# Connect iODD to your PC and power on the PC.
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# If Power Saving mode is not active, then [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
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# (Optional) Make iODD or USB CD-ROM the first in the priority of BOOT sequence in BIOS.
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#* If <span class="notranslate">"Plug Out ..."</span> (or "Plug Out ...") message appear, disconnect the iODD.
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# (Not required if a VHD has been selected) Select a VHD file by Jog dial.
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# Connect iODD to a PC. and power on the PC.
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#* If Firmware version is 1558 or higher then loading status is automatically saves. if not, you must save it manually by pressing down jog dial in 3 Seconds
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# (Optional) select iODD or USB Device as the first priority of BOOT order in BIOS.
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# If PC don't find booting device (iODD) then Press ''Ctrl-Alt-Del'' to reboot.
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# If a file has not been selected, then select a VHD file. ([[#Selecting a file|Selecting a file]])
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# If PC doesn't find boot device, then reboot the PC. <span class="notranslate">(Ctrl-Alt-Del)<span>
  
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=== Using Virtual USB Removable Flash Drive (Virtual USB Flash Drive) ===
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=== Using a Virtual USB Removable Flash Drive (Virtual USB Flash Drive) ===
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* Almost the same as the above method (Using VHD) only if the file name extension is modified by ''RMD''.
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* Almost the same as the above method. (Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive)
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* But the file extension must be changed. "VHD" -> "RMD"
  
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=== Using Virtual USB Floppy Drive (Virtual FDD) ===
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=== Using a Virtual USB Floppy Drive (Virtual FDD) ===
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* This method is not supported on all computers.
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* This method is not supported on some computers.
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* Uncompressed floppy image IMA, IMG, BIF, VFD is supported.
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* Uncompressed floppy image IMA, IMG, BIF, VFD are supported.
 
* IMG, BIF, VFD image file extension must be renamed to IMA.
 
* IMG, BIF, VFD image file extension must be renamed to IMA.
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* Almost the same as the above method (Using VHD)
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* Almost the same as the above method.

Latest revision as of 12:39, 9 October 2017

Basic function

iODD's Sample Folder Tree

create a folder named "_ISO" at root folder.
This folder tree is an example.
Any file name and folder name under "_ISO" is acceptable
J:
├─ _ISO
│  │  Hiren’s BootCD 15.2.iso
│  │  ubuntu-14.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso
│  │  Windows 10.iso
│  │  Windows XP sp3.iso
│  │  (max 32 files or subfolders in a folder)
│  │  
│  ├─IMA for Floppy
│  │      Bios updater.ima
│  │      MS-DOS 6.0.ima
│  │      Symantec Ghost.ima
│  │      
│  ├─RMD for Setup
│  │      Win 7Ent_x86_x64+8.1Pro+10Pro vol2.RMD
│  │      Win7_Ult_SP1_Russian_x64.RMD
│  │      Windows 10.RMD
│  │      
│  └─VHD for Booting
│      │  linuxmint-17.3-cinnamon-32bit.vhd
│      │  Windows 10 Win2Go.vhd
│      │  Windows 7 OS Booting.vhd
│      │  
│      └─Nested Subfolders is allowed
├─Your Folder 01
├─Your Folder 02
├─Your Folder 99
│  Your files 01.txt
│  Your files 02.txt
│  Your files 99.txt

2531 Keys

  1. Browsing
    • Jog Dial Up/Down. - list Up/Down.
    • Jog Dial push. - Select a file.
    • BackUp push. - Go to parent folder.
  2. Menu
    • Jog Dial push for 3 seconds. - To enter to Menu mode.
    • BackUp push. - To exit.
  3. Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
    • Jog Dial lift up. - refresh the file lists
    • Jog Dial get down. - Go to Power Saving State
    • Jog Dial push. - enter to Menu mode
    • BackUp push. - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
  4. Startup Keys (during startup)
    • Jog-Dial lift up. - Start up with CD-MODE
    • Jog-Dial get down. - Start up with HDD-MODE
    • Jog Dial push. - reset the loading state. Start up with DUAL-MODE
    • BackUp push. - Start up with Write-Protected mode.

2541 Keys

  1. Browsing
    • Up/Down list - 2 / 8
    • Select a file - 5 (or 6, for maintaining loading state)
  2. Menu
    • Menu - to enter to Menu. (or Exit).
    • 4 - Go to upper list
  3. Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
    • 1 - Go to Power Saving State
    • 3 - reboots iODD
    • 4 - refreshes file lists
    • 7 - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
    • 0 - Reboot. and temporarily disable Write-Protection
  4. There is not Startup key

Go to Power Saving State

Power Saving State : Spindle motor is stopped and LCD brightness is low.
CD loading state is saved.
  • Jog Dial. down for 3 seconds. (2531).
  • 1. push for 3 seconds. (2541).

Selecting a file

In order to maintain loading state, you must save the state.
refer to the above key operations.
  • (2531) #2531 Keys
    • If Firmware version is 1558 or higher, loading state is automatically saved.
    • If not, you must save it manually. (Go to Power Saving State)
  • (2541) #2541 Keys
    • If Firmware version is lower than 6(7)9-05, button 6 has no function.

Safely Removal In OS

If iODD's partition is NTFS, then this function is mandatory when disconnecting iODD from host.
NTFS does not write Immediately the data to HDD.
  • Please do Safely Removal before disconnection.
  • If iODD is in write-protected mode and an error message appears, then disable write-protect option. and retry this function.

Initialization

  • the firmware is two sorts. (NTFS type, FAT32/exFAT type)
  • NTFS firmware version is shipped.
  • If you use FAT32 or exFAT Partition, then run FAT Firmware Updater. (FAT32 exFAT Partition)
  • follow the next steps
  1. assemble the HDD or SSD with iODD
  2. connect the iODD to PC
  3. initialize the drive to MBR. (wken:MBR)
  4. Format the first partition as NTFS. (if the firmware is FAT, then format it as FAT32 or exFAT)
    • In FAT32 partition there is 4G byte file size limitation. please use that carefully.
  5. create "_ISO" folder in root folder. (not case sensitive)
  6. copy ISO file to "_ISO" folder. (or create VHD RMD IMA files)
  7. safely remove iODD. ( very Important if NTFS). (safely remove).
  8. If Power Saving mode is active, then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
  9. The following messages will appear sequentially in LCD
    • "iodd 253(4)1"
    • a file name

Initialize All

If Initialization fails, follow the next steps
  1. disconnect the USB cable.
  2. remove the HDD from iODD. and Connect directly it to PC.
  3. Initialize it to GPT. (msen:GPT)
  4. redo Initialization (from the first step). (your HDD is initialized as MBR -> GPT -> MBR).
  5. Open back cover
  6. Press tact switch
  7. Connect USB cable
  8. Wait 7 seconds
  9. Release tact switch
  10. Wait 1 minutes
  11. All done

First Aid

If it has failure suddenly, try one of the following steps until the error is clear
  1. (2531). press the Jog Dial and hold. and then connect iODD to PC. (#2531 Keys. refer to Startup Keys)
  2. try Safely Removal In OS.
  3. Check Disk for iODD ( for Windows)
  4. Rename "_ISO" folder name to other name. create new folder named "_ISO". and copy files to this folder. (not moving)
  5. Update it with the latest firmware.
  6. Backup the data of iODD, and Initialize All
If there is hardware problem
  1. Reboot the PC
  2. Please change USB cable
  3. Connect iODD to the port of PC back panel.
  4. Try it on another pc
  5. Please change the HDD.

Using a Virtual USB Optical Drive (DVD-ROM or Blu-ray ROM)

  1. copy ISO files to "_ISO" folder. (or to subfolder)
  2. Safely Remove. (Required for NTFS )
  3. If Power Saving mode is not active , then Go to Power Saving State
    • If "Plug Out ..." (or "Plug Out ...") message appears, disconnect the iODD.
  4. Connect iODD to a PC. and power on the PC.
  5. (Optional) select iODD or USB CD-ROM as the first priority of BOOT order in BIOS.
  6. If a file has not been selected, then select an ISO file. Selecting a file
  7. If PC doesn't find boot device, then reboot the PC. (Ctrl-Alt-Del)

Booting Error

  • Confirm whether the ISO file is bootable.
  • If your PC does not support multi LUN, please select CD-MODE (or ODD-MODE).
  • In order to confirm whether the ISO file is able to boot, please try to test it with the validated PC.
  • Although it is bootable ISO file, please confirm whether the result with a real USB DVD-ROM is the same
  • If the ISO file can be boot with USB DVD-ROM, then use USB Y-CABLE for adding external power.
  • If your laptop has own internal DVD-ROM, please disable internal DVD-ROM at BIOS settings. or remove it.
  • The older OS than motherboard may not have an appropriate driver to boot.
    • ex) It is impossible to install a genuine Windows 7 on Skylake platform using USB DVD-ROM device.

Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive (Virtual Hard Disk)

  • Fixed-size VHD file only is supported. (dynamic VHD and VHDx files are not supported)
  • Also fixed VMDK file is supported.
  • Create VHD files directly to iODD by "VHD Tool++". ("VHD Tool++" can creates a file without fragment)
  • You can create VMDK by changing file extension. (VHD -> VMDK).
  • If you select a VHD file, then iODD will be rebooted with CD-MODE. and it will be recognized as a USB disk drive.(Selecting a file).
  • If you want to change to DUAL-MODE or to change Write Protection option, rename the VHD filename. refer to "VHD Tool++"
  • Max 4 Virtual Drives are supported at the same time ( Successive selection within 3 seconds)
  1. create a VHD file using a tool. (VHD Tool++).
  2. If successful, safely remove iODD from OS. (#Safely Removal In OS. Very Important to NTFS.)
  3. If Power Saving mode is not active, then Go to Power Saving State
    • If "Plug Out ..." (or "Plug Out ...") message appear, disconnect the iODD.
  4. Connect iODD to a PC. and power on the PC.
  5. (Optional) select iODD or USB Device as the first priority of BOOT order in BIOS.
  6. If a file has not been selected, then select a VHD file. (Selecting a file)
  7. If PC doesn't find boot device, then reboot the PC. (Ctrl-Alt-Del)

Using a Virtual USB Removable Flash Drive (Virtual USB Flash Drive)

  • Almost the same as the above method. (Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive)
  • But the file extension must be changed. "VHD" -> "RMD"

Using a Virtual USB Floppy Drive (Virtual FDD)

  • This method is not supported on some computers.
  • Uncompressed floppy image IMA, IMG, BIF, VFD are supported.
  • IMG, BIF, VFD image file extension must be renamed to IMA.
  • Almost the same as the above method.

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