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=== Basic function ===
 
=== Basic function ===
 
==== iODD's Sample Folder Tree ====
 
==== iODD's Sample Folder Tree ====
:Create '''_ISO''' folder at root folder
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:create a folder named "_ISO" at root folder.
<pre>
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:This folder tree is an example.
J:.
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:Any file name and folder name under "_ISO" is acceptable
├─_ISO
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<code>'''J:'''</code>
│  │  Hiren’s BootCD 15.2.iso
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├─ <code>'''_ISO'''</code>
│  │  ubuntu-14.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso
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│  │  Hiren’s BootCD 15.2.iso
│  │  Windows 10.iso
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│  │  ubuntu-14.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso
│  │  Windows XP sp3.iso
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│  │  Windows 10.iso
│  │  (32 folder and files limit in a folder)
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│  │  Windows XP sp3.iso
│  │   
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│  │  '''(max 32 files or subfolders in a folder)'''
│  ├─IMA for Floppy
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│  │   
│  │      Bios updater.ima
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│  ├─<code>IMA for Floppy</code>
│  │      MS-DOS 6.0.ima
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│  │      Bios updater.ima
│  │      Symantec Ghost.ima
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│  │      MS-DOS 6.0.ima
│  │       
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│  │      Symantec Ghost.ima
│  ├─RMD for Setup
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│  │       
│  │      Win 7Ent_x86_x64+8.1Pro+10Pro vol2.RMD
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│  ├─<code>RMD for Setup</code>
│  │      Win7_Ult_SP1_Russian_x64.RMD
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│  │      Win 7Ent_x86_x64+8.1Pro+10Pro vol2.RMD
│  │      Windows 10.RMD
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│  │      Win7_Ult_SP1_Russian_x64.RMD
│  │       
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│  │      Windows 10.RMD
│  └─VHD for Booting
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│  │       
│      │  linuxmint-17.3-cinnamon-32bit.vhd
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│  └─<code>VHD for Booting</code>
│      │  Windows 10 Win2Go.vhd
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│      │  linuxmint-17.3-cinnamon-32bit.vhd
│      │  Windows 7 OS Booting.vhd
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│      │  Windows 10 Win2Go.vhd
│      │   
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│      │  Windows 7 OS Booting.vhd
│      └─Nested Sub-folders is OK
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│      │   
├─Your Folder 01
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│      └─<code>'''Nested Subfolders is allowed'''</code>
├─Your Folder 02
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├─<code>Your Folder 01</code>
├─Your Folder 99
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├─<code>Your Folder 02</code>
│  Your files 01.txt
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├─<code>Your Folder 99</code>
│  Your files 02.txt
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│  Your files 01.txt
│  Your files 99.txt
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│  Your files 02.txt
</pre>
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│  Your files 99.txt
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==== 2531 Keys ====
 
==== 2531 Keys ====
# Navigation
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# Browsing
#* Up/Down list - Up/Down Jog-Dial
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> Up/Down. - list Up/Down.
#* Select file - Press Jog-Dial
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push. - Select a file.
#* Go to Up folder - Press Back/Up button
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Go to parent folder.
 
# Menu
 
# Menu
#* Enter - Long-Press Jog-Dial
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push for 3 seconds. - To enter to Menu mode.
#* Exit - Press Back/Up button
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - To exit.
# Long key ( press for 3 seconds )
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# Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
#* Up Jog - Refresh files
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> lift up. - refresh the file lists
#* Down Jog - [[#Go to Power Down State | Go to Power Down State]]
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> get down. - [[#Go to Power Saving State | Go to Power Saving State]]
#* Press Jog - Enter to Menu
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push. - enter to Menu mode
#* Back/Up - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
# Startup Keys
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# Startup Keys (during startup)
#* '''Up Jog''' during startup - Start up in CD-MODE
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#* <code>Jog-Dial</code> lift up. - Start up with CD-MODE
#* '''Down Jog''' during startup - Start up in HDD-MODE
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#* <code>Jog-Dial</code> get down. - Start up with HDD-MODE
#* '''Press Jog''' during startup - Reset loading state, Start up in DUAL-MODE
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#* <code>Jog Dial</code> push.  - reset the loading state. Start up with DUAL-MODE
#* '''Press Back/Up''' during startup - Start up in Write-Protected
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#* <code>BackUp</code> push. - Start up with Write-Protected mode.
  
 
==== 2541 Keys ====
 
==== 2541 Keys ====
# Navigation
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# Browsing
#* Up/Down list - Press '2'/'8'
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#* Up/Down list - <code>2</code> / <code>8</code>
#* Select file  - Press '5' or '6'(for maintain loading state)  
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#* Select a file  - <code>5</code> (or <code>6</code>, for maintaining loading state)  
 
# Menu
 
# Menu
#* Enter & Exit - Press ''Menu''
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#* <code>Menu</code> - to enter to Menu. (or Exit).
#* Go to up - Press '4'
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#* <code>4</code> - Go to upper list
# Long key ( press for 3 seconds )
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# Long key ( push for 3 seconds )
#* '1' - [[#Go to Power Down State|Go to Power Down State]]
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#* <code>1</code> - [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
#* '3' - Reboot iODD
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#* <code>3</code> - reboots iODD
#* '4' - Refresh files
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#* <code>4</code> - refreshes file lists
#* '7' - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
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#* <code>7</code> - Reboot. and detach all virtual drives (VHD, RMD, IMA)
#* '0' - Reboot. and Temporarily disable Write-Protection
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#* <code>0</code> - Reboot. and temporarily disable Write-Protection
# No Startup key
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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).
  
==== Go to Power Down State ====
 
: Power Down State : Spindle motor is stopped and LCD bright is low.
 
: Side effect : CD loading state is saved.
 
* (2531) Down the Jog-Dial and hold for 3 seconds.
 
* (2541) Press the '1' button and hold for 3 seconds.
 
 
==== Selecting a file ====
 
==== Selecting a file ====
: In order to maintain loading state, you may save the state.
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: In order to maintain loading state, you must save the state.
* (2531) Navigate files by Jog-Dial Up/Down. Select(Mount) a file by pressing Jog-Dial.
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: refer to the above key operations.
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* (2531) [[#2531 Keys]]
 
** If Firmware version is 1558 or higher, loading state is automatically saved.  
 
** If Firmware version is 1558 or higher, loading state is automatically saved.  
** If not, you must save it manually by [[#Go to Power Down State|Go to Power Down State]]
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** If not, you must save it manually. ([[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]])
* (2541) Navigate files by Up/Down ('2'/'8') button. Select(Mount) a file by pressing '5' or '6' (instantly save loading state).
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* (2541) [[#2541 Keys]]
** If Firmware version is lower than 6(7)9-05, '6' button has no function.
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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 ====
 
==== Safely Removal In OS ====
: If iODD's partition is NTFS, this is mandatory when disconnecting iODD from host.
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: 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.
 
: NTFS does not write Immediately the data to HDD.
 
* Please do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Removal] before disconnection.
 
* Please do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Removal] before disconnection.
* If iODD is write-protected and an error message appears, reset write-protect option and retry this.
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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.
  
=== Initialize ===
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=== Initialization ===
* Two sorts of the firmware are [[msen:NTFS|NTFS]] version and [[msen:FAT32|FAT32]]/[[wken:exFAT|exFAT]] version.
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* the firmware is two sorts.  (NTFS type, FAT32/exFAT type)
 
* NTFS firmware version is shipped.
 
* NTFS firmware version is shipped.
* If you want [[msen:FAT32|FAT32]] or [[wken:exFAT|exFAT]] [[msen:Partition|Partition]], download and update the NTFS Firmware Updater.
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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]])
* Follow the next steps
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* follow the next steps
# Assemble the HDD or SSD with iODD
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# assemble the HDD or SSD with iODD
# Connect the iODD to PC
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# connect the iODD to PC
# Initialize the drive with [[wken:MBR|MBR]]
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# initialize the drive to MBR. <span class="notranslate">([[wken:MBR]])</span>
# Format the first partition with NTFS. (if the firmware is FAT then format with FAT32 or exFAT)
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# Format the first partition as NTFS. (if the firmware is FAT, then format it as FAT32 or exFAT)
#* At FAT32 there is 4G byte file size limitation. please expert may use FAT32.
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#* In FAT32 partition there is 4G byte file size limitation. please use that carefully.
# Make ''_ISO'' folder in root folder. (not sensitive)
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# create "_ISO" folder in root folder. (not case sensitive)
# Create or Copy ''*.ISO *.VHD *.RMD *.IMA'' (or sub folder tree) to ''_ISO'' folder
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# copy ISO file to "_ISO" folder. (or create VHD RMD IMA files)
# 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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# safely remove iODD. ( very '''Important''' if NTFS). ([http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer safely remove]).
# If Power Down mode is active, then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
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# If Power Saving mode is active, then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
#* If not, then [[#Go to Power Down State|Go to Power Down State]]
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#* If not, then [[#Go to Power Saving State|Go to Power Saving State]]
#* and if ''Plug Out ...'' message is out, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
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#* If <span class="notranslate">"Plug Out ..."</span> (or "Plug Out ...") message appears, reconnect the USB cable.
# you will see sequentially ''iodd 25*1'' and a file name in root folder.
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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
  
 
==== Initialize All ====
 
==== Initialize All ====
:If [[#Initialize|Initialize]] is not successful, follow the next steps
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:If [[#Initialization|Initialization]] fails, follow the next steps
 
# disconnect the USB cable.
 
# disconnect the USB cable.
# Get out the HDD from iODD. and Connect directly it to PC.
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# remove the HDD from iODD. and Connect directly it to PC.
# Initialize the HDD with [[msen:GPT|GPT]]
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# Initialize it to GPT. <span class="notranslate">([[msen:GPT]])</span>
# Retry [[#Initialize|Initialize]] (from the first step).  (your HDD is initialized in the order ''MBR -> GPT -> MBR'').
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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
  
 
=== First Aid ===
 
=== First Aid ===
: If iODD has been out of order suddenly, try one of next steps until no error
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: If it has failure suddenly, try one of the following steps until the error is clear
# (2531) Press the Jog Dial and connect iODD to PC and hold the Jog Dial until LCD shows ''iodd 2531''.
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# (2531). press the Jog Dial and hold. and then connect iODD to PC. ([[#2531 Keys]]. refer to Startup Keys)
# Do [[#Safely Removal In OS|Safely Removal In OS]].
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# try [[#Safely Removal In OS|Safely Removal In OS]].
 
# Check Disk for iODD ([[msen:check%20disk | for Windows]])
 
# Check Disk for iODD ([[msen:check%20disk | for Windows]])
# Rename ''_ISO'' folder to ''old_ISO''. Create new ''_ISO'' folder, and copy files to this folder (not move)
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# Rename "_ISO" folder name to other name. create new folder named "_ISO". and copy files to this folder. (not moving)
# Update the firmware with latest.
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# Update it with the latest firmware.
# Backup the data of iODD, and Do [[#Initialize All|Initialize All]]
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# Backup the data of iODD, and [[#Initialize All|Initialize All]]
: If it is hardware problem  
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: If there is hardware problem  
 
# Reboot the PC
 
# Reboot the PC
# Change USB cable or Connect iODD to the port of PC back panel.
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# Please change USB cable
# Try at other PC.
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# Connect iODD to the port of PC back panel.
# Change HDD.
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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>
  
=== Using Virtual USB Optical Drive (DVD-ROM or Blu-ray ROM) ===
 
# Copy your ISO files to ''_ISO'' folder or sub folder.
 
# Do [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Safely-remove-devices-from-your-computer Safely Remove] in your OS. ('''necessary''' in NTFS )
 
# If Power Down mode is not active , then [[#Go to Power Down State|Go to Power Down State]]
 
#* If ''Plug Out ...'' message is out, disconnect the iODD.
 
# Connect iODD to the PC to boot and power on the PC.
 
# (Optional) Make iODD or USB CD-ROM the first in the priority of BOOT sequence in BIOS.
 
# (Not required if an ISO has been selected) Select a ISO file by [[#Selecting a file|Selecting a file]]
 
# If PC don't find booting device (iODD), then Press ''Ctrl-Alt-Del'' to reboot.
 
 
==== Booting Error ====
 
==== Booting Error ====
* Confirm the ISO file whether it is bootable.
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* Confirm whether the ISO file is bootable.
* If your PC is old or does not provide multi LUN, please select ''CD-MODE'' (or ''ODD-MODE'') in Menu.
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* If your PC does not support multi LUN, please select CD-MODE (or ODD-MODE).
* 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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* 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, it may not boot with USB DVD-ROM. test if it is same result with USB DVD-ROM.
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* Although it is bootable ISO file, please confirm whether the result with a real USB DVD-ROM is the same
* 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 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 and iODD does not boot, please disable internal DVD-ROM at booting device list on BIOS settings or remove it.
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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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* The older OS than motherboard may not have an appropriate driver to boot.
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** ex) It is impossible to install a genuine Windows 7 on Skylake platform using USB DVD-ROM device.
  
=== Using Virtual USB fixed disk drive (Virtual Hard Disk) ===
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=== Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive (Virtual Hard Disk) ===
* 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)
* 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.
* Select VHD file ([[#Selecting a file|Selecting a 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)
* 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>.
* Max 4 Virtual Drive is supported 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]]).  
# 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++"]]
# 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)
# If Power Down mode is not active, then [[#Go to Power Down State|Go to Power Down State]]
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# create a VHD file using a tool. ([[VHD Tool++|VHD Tool++]]).
#* If ''Plug Out ...'' message appear, disconnect the iODD.
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# If successful, safely remove iODD from OS. ([[#Safely Removal In OS]]. Very Important to NTFS.)
# 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]]
# (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.
# (Not required if a VHD has been selected) Select a VHD file [[#Selecting a file|Selecting a file]].
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# Connect iODD to a PC. and power on the PC.
# If PC don't find booting device (iODD) then Press ''Ctrl-Alt-Del'' to reboot.
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# (Optional) select iODD or USB Device as the first priority of BOOT order in BIOS.
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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>
  
=== 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) ===
* Almost the same as the above method (Using Virtual USB fixed disk drive)
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* Almost the same as the above method. (Using a Virtual USB fixed disk drive)
* But the file extension must be changed. ''VHD'' -> ''RMD''
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* But the file extension must be changed. "VHD" -> "RMD"
  
=== Using Virtual USB Floppy Drive (Virtual FDD) ===
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=== Using a Virtual USB Floppy Drive (Virtual FDD) ===
* This method is not supported on all computers.
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* This method is not supported on some computers.
* 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.
* 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.