System Recovery

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.

3.The system backup starts. Click Next when done.

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.

Please select boot device:

HDD:PM-JMicron

USB:XXXXXXXX

↑and ↓ to move selection

ENTER to select boot 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.

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Chapter 4: System Recovery