Why are some Compact Flash cards non-bootable in a computer, and how can you tell which them apart?

Some CF cards can be used like a traditional hard disk: install an operating system on the card and select the card as the boot source. Restart the computer and it runs silently from the card and for much longer on battery power. But some cards simply will not allow them to be used this way.

Why? Asked by jruuska 49 months ago Similar questions: Compact Flash cards non bootable computer Computers > Hardware > Desktops & Laptops.

Similar questions: Compact Flash cards non bootable computer.

Some cf cards have multiple sectors Some CF manufacturers may put software on their card. The computer will try to boot from this partition rather than the one you installed the OS on. Sources: my opinion .

1 Thanks. The cards I have have been re-formatted for the OS installation so there is only one partition. Interestingly, I received this from Lexar tech support: "Sorry, none of the Lexar cards can make as a bootable device.

We don’t recommend to use the cards as bootable device. " Their cards work great in my camera. Unfortunately, Lexar has been unable to furnish more information about why their cards are not bootable or which other brands are also not bootable.

Two Kingston cards I have are bootable. Hopefully someone can shed light on this, or point to a page that lists bootable compatibility.

Thanks. The cards I have have been re-formatted for the OS installation so there is only one partition. Interestingly, I received this from Lexar tech support: "Sorry, none of the Lexar cards can make as a bootable device.

We don’t recommend to use the cards as bootable device. " Their cards work great in my camera. Unfortunately, Lexar has been unable to furnish more information about why their cards are not bootable or which other brands are also not bootable.

Two Kingston cards I have are bootable. Hopefully someone can shed light on this, or point to a page that lists bootable compatibility.

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What do I do if my computer does not reognize my flash drive.

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