Creating a Processor Unit image on a USB flash drive using the Acronis True Image program
A backup "image" is a very useful feature. It allows you to create and save a complete copy of all the files on the Processor Unit hard disk. The software used is Acronis True Image. The software is installed on the Processor Unit. It is also copied onto the USB flash drive that is provided with the CS90.
Prerequisites
To create the backup image, you need the bootable USB flash drive provided with the CS90. You can also use any commercial USB flash drive, but it must be bootable, and it must have the necessary storage capacity.
Context
The software in use is created by Acronis. For more information about this company and their products, see their website:
Procedure
1 Boot the Processor Unit from the USB flash drive.
a Connect a mouse and a computer keyboard to the Processor Unit.
b Insert the bootable USB flash drive.
Use the USB sockets on the rear side of the Processor Unit. Avoid the blue USB sockets, as these do not support the boot functionality
c Power up the Processor Unit manually using the on/off button.
d Observe that the Processor Unit boots from the USB flash drive.
If the Processor Unit does not start from the USB flash drive, reboot, and press F11 to select boot device.
2 Start the Acronis True Image program.
3 On the first page, select Back UpMy Disks.
4 On page Partitions to back up, observe that the only partition available is selected.
5 Select Next.
6 On page Target backup archive:
a Select Create new backup archive.
b Select Browse to define the location of the backup file.
c Wait while the Processor Unit processes your request.
This may take some time (up to several minutes) if you are using a new USB flash drive.
7 In the Browse for location dialog box, select the USB flash drive, the folder you wish to use, and the file name.
8 Click the small arrow button on the right side of the Generate name button to add date to the file name.
9 Select OK.
10 Select Next.
11 Select Proceed.
12 Wait for the backup process to finish.
13 Stop the Acronis True Image program.
14 Remove the USB flash drive.
15 Restart the Processor Unit.