Chapter 2. Installing the Memory Key in Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Before you install the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key, make sure that you have the following software and hardware:

vOne of the following operating systems:

Windows 2000

Windows XP

vAn available USB connector

vPentium II 266 MHz

v1.7 MB free disk space

vAccess to the main drive (usually drive C)

The following items are necessary if you will be using the Memory Key as a bootable device. See Chapter 6, “Using IBM Memory Key Boot Utility,” on page 6-1

vBIOS that supports bootable USB storage devices. If you are uncertain about whether the BIOS supports bootable USB devices, contact your computer manufacturer. An update might be available.

vThe BIOS documentation that came with your computer or BIOS update, if applicable.

Windows 2000 and Windows XP have built-in support for the USB 2.0 Memory Key, and no device drivers are required. Attach the Memory Key to the USB connector. The Memory Key is now ready to use and is displayed as a removable disk with a letter designation (for example, E:).

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004

2-1

Page 11
Image 11
IBM manual Installing the Memory Key in Windows 2000 or Windows XP