System does not boot from the USB drive key

Symptom

The system does not boot from the USB drive key.

Cause

  • The drive boot order is not set to boot from the USB drive key.

  • The USB drive key is not properly seated.

Action
  1. Verify that the drive boot order in the Aptio Setup Utility is set to allow the server to boot from the USB drive key.
  2. Verify that the selected boot mode supports the USB drive key partition format.

    For more information, see Boot option.

  3. Reseat the USB drive key.
  4. Move the USB drive key to a different USB port, if available.