This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating a bootable USB flash drive using RUFUS and an .iso image, and then using it to image or re-image an Elo AIO or ECM system.

Part 1: Create Bootable USB with RUFUS

1. Download RUFUS:
   http://rufus.akeo.ie/
2. Insert a USB flash drive (16GB or larger) into a Windows computer.

3. Open RUFUS and select your USB drive from the Device dropdown.

   

4. Click SELECT, browse to your .iso file, and click Open.

   

5. When prompted with a warning message, click OK.

   

6. Configure the following:

   • Set a Volume label (optional)
   • Select NTFS as the File system

   Click START to begin.

   

7. Wait for the process to complete. This may take 30 minutes or more.

8. Once the status shows READY, click CLOSE and safely remove the USB flash drive.

   

Part 2: Boot Elo Device from USB

1. Insert the USB flash drive into the Elo AIO or ECM system.
2. Power on the device.
3. When the Setup icon appears in the upper-right corner, tap it to enter BIOS.

4. Navigate to the BOOT section and set the USB flash drive as the #1 boot device.

   

5. Go to the Exit tab and select Save Changes and Exit.

6. The system will reboot. When prompted for confirmation, select OK.

   

Part 3: Run Recovery Process

1. Select Install Recovery Solution.

   

2. Select Test Hardware.

   

3. After the test passes, click Start.

   

4. When prompted to confirm, select YES to begin recovery.

   

5. The recovery process will begin. This may take 30 to 45 minutes.

Once complete, remove the USB flash drive. The system will be restored and ready for use.