COMPUTER SYSTEMS

SERVICING 11
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 16
Introduction to Bootable Software
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of this module, learners should be able to:

1. explain the use of bootable software.
2. list down and compare different bootable software;
3. appreciate the importance of bootable software.

PRETEST

Directions: Read carefully the following questions. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on your notebook.

1. This is the quickest in making a bootable USB drive relative to other

bootable applications. It is free and open-source, and easy to use. We can
also use it as a flash BIOS, firmware and run low-level applications, along
with making a bootable USB for various types of operating systems.
A. EaseUS C. Diskmaker X
B. Rufus D. Etcher

2. The core concept behind this program is to eliminate the hassle of choosing
several operating system choices and configurations.
A. Rufus C. EaseUS
B. Diskmaker X D. Etcher

3. Developed by the Universal USB Installer. Whereas the Universal USB

Installer is designed to produce standard bootable files.
A. Yumi B. Etcher C. Rufus D. EaseUs

4. The designed with AppleScript, which can be used to create a bootable USB
drive from the OS X / macOS installation system for various versions of
OS X / macOS.
A. Diskmaker X C. Etcher
B. Rufus D. Yumi

5. An all-in-one software that integrates all of the USB and ISO bootable
images that allow users to create Windows 7/8/10 portable.
A. EaseUs C. Yumi
B. Etcher D. Rufus
 RECAP

In the previous module, you have learned about the comparison and difference
between BIOS and UEFI. You were made aware that about the BIOS and UEFI are
two computer firmware interfaces which act as an interpreter between the operating
system and the firmware. Both of these interfaces are used to configure the hardware
components at device initialization and to launch the operating system that is stored
on the hard drive. And nowadays UEFI is gradually replacing the traditional BIOS on
most modern PCs because it includes more security features than the legacy BIOS
mode and also boots faster than legacy systems. Unless your machine supports UEFI
firmware, you can use UEFI boot instead of BIOS to convert the MBR drive to GPT
disk. When you boot from a network that only supports BIOS, though, you'll need to
boot to the legacy BIOS mode. This module is all about the introduction to bootable
software’s.

LESSON

Back in the days, we had no other choice than burning the whole system onto
a CD or DVD to update an operating system, or to build a rescue disk. Even though
we have nothing against CD / DVD, the method is clunky, time-consuming and not
user-friendly while most manufacturers are burying the CD / DVD writer on their
way.

Luckily to our rescue we have USB flash drives. They are easy to bring, and
simple to use. Furthermore, unlike CDs or DVDs, we can reuse a USB Flash drive
and then format the disk and put everything else on it after using it. Yet we will need
a Bootable Program to allow a USB bootable usable.

To complete the process, you'll need:

• A Web-connected Windows or MacOS computer.

• A flash drive with at least 8 GB of space.
• A disk image (iso file).

We've picked 10 best USB applications for Windows / Mac to help you build
a USB bootable Drive.
1. Rufus (Windows) - Rufus is undeniably the best one out there when it comes
to creating a bootable USB drive in Windows. It is free and open-source, and
easy to use. We can also use it as a flash BIOS, firmware and run low-level
applications, along with making a bootable USB for various types of operating
systems. Additionally, this is the quickest in making a bootable USB drive
relative to other bootable applications.

Image 1.1
Rufus interface

2. Windows USB/DVD Tool (Windows) - Whether you happen to be a Windows

user, and need a bootable Windows USB drive, this is your official device. This
app helps you to build both USB bootable and DVD drives, as the name
suggests. The unique advantage of this instrument is its ease of use. Only
insert the USB drive, pick the ISO and press the Next button. The software
will create the bootable USB drive in minutes, after the initial format.

Image 1.2
windows
USB/DVD tool
interface

3. Universal USB Installer (Windows) - Universal USB Installer helps you to

build any form of Bootable USB files, as the name suggests. It is easy to work,
and can generate any form of bootable USB files, like Linux and Windows,
special antivirus rescue drives, intrusion test drive, or other low-level bootable
drives. When making the bootable USB drive, you can choose the amount of
persistence store storage but this function is only available for selected Linux
distributions.

Image 1.3
Universal USB
installer
interface
4. RMPrepUSB (Windows) - When you want a fully versatile and feature-rich
bootable usb builder, the one you're searching for is RMPrepUSB. It lets you
build virtually every form of bootable media. There is an option for debugging,
partitioning, multi-image configuration support, fast configuration,
bootloader modification, file manager, and QEMU Emulator. Using this
program, you can use QEMU Emulator right on your Windows computer to
boot onto a bootable USB drive without rebooting the device. This is useful
when we want to check that the USB bootable has been properly developed.
You can also run different bootloaders, such as grub4dos, syslinux, bootmbr,
WEE and more.

Image 1.4
RMPrepUSB
interface

5. Etcher (Windows/Mac) - The core concept behind this program is to

eliminate the hassle of choosing several operating system choices and
configurations. To convert our USB flash drive or SD card to a bootable drive
just need a few clicks. It runs on Windows, Linux-based OS and also macOS.
Etcher is now available with a Pro version aimed at businesses where 100 +
drives need to be flashed at the same time.

Image 1.5
Etcher interface

6. YUMI – Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) - YUMI-Multiboot USB Creator is

developed by the Universal USB Installer 's developer. Whereas the Universal
USB Installer is designed to produce standard bootable files, YUMI or Your
Universal Multiboot Installer is designed to create multiboot USB drives.
Multiboot USB drives enable multiple operating systems, firmware, antivirus
tools and other utilities to be installed on a single drive limited by memory
only. Like the Universal USB Installer, YUMI will build Persistent Storage to
back up files between reboots that are
needed.

Image 1.6
Yumi interface
7. WinSetUpFromUSB (Windows) - WinSetUpFromUSB is another bootable
media builder rich in functionality, based on windows. The tool is designed
primarily for creating bootable Windows drive, but there is also an alternative
for creating bootable Linux distributions using either SysLinux or IsoLinux. It
will create bootable media for WinBuilder, WinPE, BartPE, UBCD4Win, and
so on. Though the user interface is basic, the "Advanced Options" checkbox
helps you to access the advanced options. In addition, it can also test bootable
media in QEMU emulator along with various other helpful resources such as 7-
Zip, RMPrepUSB, Bootice etc.

Image 1.7
WinSetUpFrom
USB interface

8. DiskMaker X (Mac) - Diskmaker is designed with AppleScript, which can be

used to create a bootable USB drive from the OS X / macOS installation
system for various versions of OS X / macOS. It attempts to locate the software
with the spotlight as soon as you open the code, and then proposes to create
a bootable install disk. Use this method is one of the simplest ways to create
an emulator for OS X / Mac OS with just a few taps. You will either update
the drive or reinstall the OS entirely on the newly installed drive and run it in
several macs without needing to re-download the whole installer.

Image 1.8
DiskMaker X
interface

9. UNetBootin (Windows/Mac) - UNetBootin is a free USB Bootable Program

with a set of predefined distributions and utilities for the system. It's available
for Windows , Mac OS X, and Linux but has a different file for each operating
system. The tool is developed primarily for making bootable Live USB drives
for Ubuntu, Fedora and other Linux distributions. Using ISO format,
UNetBootin lets you build bootable media and helps you to run the Linux
kernel directly from the user interface. This software is ideal for users who
 don't need advance options and who are looking for an easy-to-use USB
bootable software.

Image 1.9
UNetBootin
interface

10. EaseUS (Windows/Mac) - EaseUS is an all-in-one software that integrates

all of the USB and ISO bootable images that allow users to create Windows
7/8/10 portable. In case of any unexpected malfunction, collision and related
accident triggering a complete outage, that should put the mind at ease.

Image 1.10
EaseUS
interface

ACTIVITIES

Activity # 1: IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following statements. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. Designed with AppleScript, which can be used to create a bootable USB

drive from the OS X / macOS installation system for various versions of OS X /
macOS.
2. An all-in-one software that integrates all of the USB and ISO bootable
images that allow users to create Windows 7/8/10 portable.

3. This is the quickest in making a bootable USB drive relative to other

bootable applications.

4. The core concept behind this program is to eliminate the hassle of

choosing several operating system choices and configurations.
 5. It lets you build virtually every form of bootable media. There is an
option for debugging, partitioning, multi-image configuration support, fast
configuration, bootloader modification, file manager, and QEMU Emulator.

Activity # 1: Enumeration
Direction: Except on the answers from activity 1, Enumerate the other bootable
software’s.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WRAP-UP

This module talked about introduction to bootable software’s. Specifically, it

discussed the 10 best USB applications for Windows / Mac to help you build a USB
bootable Drive. Yet we will need a Bootable Program to allow a USB bootable usable.
Also, to complete the process, you'll need a web-connected Windows or MacOS
computer, A flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, And a disk image (iso file).

In addition, back in the days, we had no other choice than burning the whole
system onto a CD or DVD to update an operating system, or to build a rescue disk.
Luckily to our rescue we have USB flash drives. They are easy to bring, and simple
to use. Furthermore, unlike CDs or DVDs, we can reuse a USB Flash drive and then
format the disk and put everything else on it after using it.

Now, as learners, aside from the several points mentioned above. You can use the
blank spaces provided in the next page to answer and react to the following cases or
scenarios:

• Would you be able to make use of this knowledge obtained in this module? In
what particular scenario would it be?

• Do you see yourself using these bootable software’s to make bootable flash
drives in the future? In what particular field would it be applied?
 VALUING

DIRECTION: Read the following questions carefully. State your answer in two to
three sentences each number on the space provided.

1. What is the importance of learning bootable software?

2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about bootable software make
yourself stand out in your chosen career?

3. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of understanding

bootable software?
 POST-TEST

Direction: Write T on the line if the statement is correct and F if the statement is
wrong.

1. Back in the days, we had other choice than burning the whole system onto a
CD or DVD to update an operating system, or to build a rescue disk

2. Unlike CDs or DVDs, we can reuse a USB Flash drive and then format the disk
and put everything else on it after using it.

3. Rufus is undeniably the best one out there when it comes to creating a bootable
USB drive in Windows. It is free and open-source, and easy to use.

4. Universal USB Installer helps you to build any form of Bootable USB files, as
the name suggests.

5. When you want a fully versatile and feature-rich bootable usb builder, the one
you're searching for is Universal USB installer.

6. The etcher core concept behind this program is to eliminate the hassle of
choosing several operating system choices and configurations.

7. Multiboot USB drives enable multiple operating systems, firmware, antivirus

tools and other utilities to be installed on a single drive limited by memory only.

8. Like the Universal USB Installer, Rufus will build Persistent Storage to back up
files between reboots that are needed.

9. The WinSetUpFromUSB is another bootable media builder rich in functionality,

based on windows. The tool is designed primarily for creating bootable Windows
drive, but there is also an alternative for creating bootable Linux distributions using
either SysLinux or IsoLinux.

10. EaseUS is designed with AppleScript, which can be used to create a bootable
USB drive from the OS X / macOS installation system for various versions of OS X
/ macOS.