omnibook XE3: boot via usb

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Is it possible to boot via USB from an external HD on an omnibook XE3?
Tnx in advance

 

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On the seventh day, Sergio wrote...

> Is it possible to boot via USB from an external HD on an omnibook XE3?
> Tnx in advance

Speaking that general: No. However, if your XE3 is recent enough it may be
possible, depending on BIOS support.

You won't be able to boot Windows XP, Windows 2000 or NT, though.

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