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UNRAID issue involves data loss or corruption during the process.

UNRAID issue involves data loss or corruption during the process.

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jontxo
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08-19-2016, 10:45 PM
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Hello, I'm looking for someone with experience on this. I recently purchased it but couldn't install it because the system didn't recognize the USB as a bootable device. I've used both the USB creator tool and installed it manually. I ran the "make usb bootable" file successfully. Initially, I attempted to use it on a Dell OptiPlex 7070 with secure boot disabled, but it couldn't identify the USB as a boot option. Then I tried it on my laptop, an Asus TUF gaming FX505DT, which also didn't recognize it. Both devices can see other bootable USBs, like Linux or Windows. The USB is a 32GB Kingston DataTraveler. I reached out to their support, but only received a generic "we'll get back to you" message and no further updates. I'm almost considering a refund—just thought I'd try this first.
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jontxo
08-19-2016, 10:45 PM #1

Hello, I'm looking for someone with experience on this. I recently purchased it but couldn't install it because the system didn't recognize the USB as a bootable device. I've used both the USB creator tool and installed it manually. I ran the "make usb bootable" file successfully. Initially, I attempted to use it on a Dell OptiPlex 7070 with secure boot disabled, but it couldn't identify the USB as a boot option. Then I tried it on my laptop, an Asus TUF gaming FX505DT, which also didn't recognize it. Both devices can see other bootable USBs, like Linux or Windows. The USB is a 32GB Kingston DataTraveler. I reached out to their support, but only received a generic "we'll get back to you" message and no further updates. I'm almost considering a refund—just thought I'd try this first.

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EilaMummo
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08-24-2016, 08:12 PM
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It's been a while since I set up my Unraid server, but it seems like the boot setting is the main concern. I don’t remember the standard Unraid setup, but I’m experimenting now.
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EilaMummo
08-24-2016, 08:12 PM #2

It's been a while since I set up my Unraid server, but it seems like the boot setting is the main concern. I don’t remember the standard Unraid setup, but I’m experimenting now.

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rlparkinson
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08-26-2016, 07:37 AM
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I checked every possible legacy setting on the device. Still nothing works.
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rlparkinson
08-26-2016, 07:37 AM #3

I checked every possible legacy setting on the device. Still nothing works.

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tazmaniancat
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08-26-2016, 11:54 AM
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Check for folders named "EFI" or "EFI-". Adjust settings if needed: legacy off or legacy on accordingly.
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tazmaniancat
08-26-2016, 11:54 AM #4

Check for folders named "EFI" or "EFI-". Adjust settings if needed: legacy off or legacy on accordingly.

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ItzJimbo
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08-26-2016, 04:49 PM
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Confirmed the process you followed to launch Unraid smoothly—no problems encountered.
Formatted the drive as FAT32, named it "UNRAID," and installed the software.
Created a bootable installation from the downloaded file.
Skipped the EFI setup, which seems to be your concern.
This method works well on modern systems, especially with a 2GB flash drive to avoid size-related surprises.
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ItzJimbo
08-26-2016, 04:49 PM #5

Confirmed the process you followed to launch Unraid smoothly—no problems encountered.
Formatted the drive as FAT32, named it "UNRAID," and installed the software.
Created a bootable installation from the downloaded file.
Skipped the EFI setup, which seems to be your concern.
This method works well on modern systems, especially with a 2GB flash drive to avoid size-related surprises.

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benson_jr
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08-27-2016, 07:39 AM
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Hello, I attempted Legacy and EUFI with EFI. I just renamed the folder to EFI- and it still won't boot in Legacy.
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benson_jr
08-27-2016, 07:39 AM #6

Hello, I attempted Legacy and EUFI with EFI. I just renamed the folder to EFI- and it still won't boot in Legacy.

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bubba_kushx7
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09-02-2016, 02:09 AM
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Fast startup is turned off in the BIOS settings? Consider using a different USB device.
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bubba_kushx7
09-02-2016, 02:09 AM #7

Fast startup is turned off in the BIOS settings? Consider using a different USB device.

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jonnytork
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09-23-2016, 04:42 PM
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I needed to use Rufus to prepare the USB drive. Launched Rufus, adjusted the boot selection to Freedos, labeled the volume as UNRAID, chose FAT32 as the filesystem, and started the process. After completion, extracted the Unraid ZIP file onto the flash drive. If you need to re-boot in UEFI, nothing further is required. For legacy or CSM setups, run make_bootbale.bat with admin privileges first.
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jonnytork
09-23-2016, 04:42 PM #8

I needed to use Rufus to prepare the USB drive. Launched Rufus, adjusted the boot selection to Freedos, labeled the volume as UNRAID, chose FAT32 as the filesystem, and started the process. After completion, extracted the Unraid ZIP file onto the flash drive. If you need to re-boot in UEFI, nothing further is required. For legacy or CSM setups, run make_bootbale.bat with admin privileges first.

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