> Here is what I do: > > Option 1: I have a dvd player in an external USB enclosure. I've tried this. For some reason the BIOS in these machines have problems booting at all with devices like USB external CD/HD plugged in. Don't know why the thumb drives is ok. Guess I could try again and let it get past the hard drive detection before plugging it in. Currently that's where it hangs. I'll have to try that. > Option 2: I have an old 16MB thumb drive. Tried option 2 as you describe but it doesn't boot. I just get a blank screen with a flashing cursor in the top left. Thanks, James
