Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 - Manual (Page 15)

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4.2 Configuring the BIOS Settings for use with Windows To Go
If the host computer is running Windows 8, there is a setting called Windows To Go Startup Options that
configures the computer to boot from USB. However, if you only want to boot from USB one-time only
or are using a host computer running Windows 7 you will need to configure the BIOS settings manually
to enable the computer to boot from the Windows To Go drive. The method that you use to configure the
BIOS setting may differ based on the computer manufacturer.
Warning! Modifying the BIOS incorrectly can cause harm to your machine. If at any point you think
you have made an incorrect modification, exit the BIOS without saving your changes and begin again or
select an option to restore the BIOS to the default settings.
Note: If you have a computer with Windows 8 installed, use the Launcher tool to set your computer
to boot from your USB drive instead of following these instructions. If you have a host computer with
Windows 7 installed, suspend BitLocker before changing the BIOS settings to boot from USB and then
resume BitLocker protection.
You can access the BIOS settings for your computer before the operating system starts by pressing a
hotkey prior to bootup.
1. Shut off the computer.
2. Insert your Windows To Go drive into a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port on the computer (do not use a
USB hub).
3. Start the computer and be ready to press the correct hotkey for your computer. Press it one to three
seconds after pressing the power button, before the Windows loading screen appears.
Note: Many of the timings for the hotkeys to access the BIOS are hard to hit. It may help to press
the hotkey multiple times to increase your chance of success.
a. For one-time use of Windows To Go, press the hotkey to access the Boot Menu and select your
USB drive.
○ This will boot directly into Windows To Go only for this boot sequence. The first use of a
Windows To Go drive on a specific computer may cause an automatic reboot; if so, repeat
this step. Some computers will not support this method and will require that you change the
boot order in the BIOS.
b. For repeated use of Windows To Go, press the hotkey to access the BIOS.
1. Once in the BIOS, navigate to the option that controls the boot order (this may be under
“Boot” or “System Configuration” or “Storage”).
2. There should be a list for “Boot Priority.” Place your USB drive at the top of this list (USB
drive may be listed under either a “USB” title or under its manufacturer’s title). If the option
is unavailable, continue on to the next step.
3. Check for USB boot support.
4. Some systems have USB boot disabled by default. You should be able to enable this from
the current “Boot” tab.
5. Some systems have “boot grouping” and you must disassociate the USB drive to allow USB
boot. You can modify this from HDD/Hard Drive Properties.