__How to Boot from an external USB CD-ROM Drive__\\
(for example in order to run a live linux CD to rescue files or install linux from a CD)

**Eee PC 900 20 Gig Linux Model**
  * Make sure the Eee PC is OFF
  * Plug in the external drive into one of your Eee PC's USB ports.
  * Turn your External CD/DVD ROM Drive ON with the CD inserted and closed
  * Turn on Eee PC and when you see the message at the bottom of the screen about hitting F2, etc: hit ESC
  * You will get a blue Boot Device menu with several choices: You should see two "HDD" choices, a "USB" choice and "Network" choice
  * Choose the USB choice
  * It should continue to boot and follow your particular linux distribution instructions
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