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No DVD drive... can I boot using external USB DVD drive?
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:37 pm
by phil81uk
I just ordered an X301, but without the CD/DVD drive as I very rarely need it. It just dawned on me that I will need to install a new Operating System from a DVD. Does anyone know if I can use a regular USB CD/DVD drive and boot from it?
Thanks!
Re: No DVD drive... can I boot using external USB DVD drive?
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:44 pm
by visionviper
Yes.
Re: No DVD drive... can I boot using external USB DVD drive?
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:38 pm
by raiaken
phil81uk wrote:I just ordered an X301, but without the CD/DVD drive as I very rarely need it. It just dawned on me that I will need to install a new Operating System from a DVD. Does anyone know if I can use a regular USB CD/DVD drive and boot from it?
Thanks!
Yes or alternatively a USB stick (prepared properly).