Introduction:
Nowadays, booting from a USB drive has become an essential feature of modern computers. Gigabyte Motherboard also provides this functionality. In this article, we will guide you on how to set up the Gigabyte Motherboard to boot from a USB drive.
Step 1: Prepare the USB Drive
Before starting the process, make sure that the USB drive is formatted correctly in FAT32 file system format. Also, ensure that the bootable USB drive contains the operating system that needs to be installed.
Step 2: Access the BIOS Setup
To access the BIOS setup, restart your computer and press the "Delete" key or "F2" key (depending on the motherboard model) to enter the BIOS setup mode.
Step 3: Configure Boot Order
In the Bios setup menu, navigate to the "Boot" tab using the arrow keys. In the boot device priority section, select "USB drive" as the first boot device. This step will enable the computer to boot from the USB drive before attempting to boot from the hard drive.
Step 4: Save and Exit
After setting the boot order, save the settings and exit the BIOS setup by pressing the "F10" key. The computer will now restart, and if the USB drive is bootable, it should load the operating system installer.
Conclusion:
Setting up a Gigabyte Motherboard to boot from a USB drive is an easy process that can be done in a few steps. By following the above steps, you will be able to boot your computer from a USB drive and install your preferred operating system.