PM5 not initializing USB Drive

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weintraub
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PM5 not initializing USB Drive

Post by weintraub » December 25th, 2018, 6:04 pm

Hi,

I am trying to use a USB 2.0 2GB flash drive with my PM5. I initialized it as a FAT 32 on my MacBook Pro using Disk Utility. The PM5 shows the USB icon when I plug it in, but doesn't not initialize it.

Advice?

Thanks.

Steve

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Re: PM5 not initializing USB Drive

Post by MPx » December 25th, 2018, 6:19 pm

I think you need to use the Concept2 utility rather than a generic windows format to initialise the stick - it puts various files and structure on it, not just a FAT format. Download the utility from here https://www.concept2.com/service/softwa ... t2-utility....
then follow the instructions here https://www.concept2.com/service/softwa ... lash-drive.

Worked for me anyway...
Mike - 67 HWT 183

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