Solved ASUS VivoBook X200CA - Booting from USB

CosmicAssault

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Seen as my Windows 8.1 installation may be completely useless, I am going to need help booting up from BIOS. I have been putting Windows 7 (32-bit) on my USB drive and when I boot it with my laptop it shows up and says "Reboot and select proper device or insert boot media and press key". I really need help with this as like I said in my other threads, I have some important exams coming up and I need to do some revision - plus this is my only laptop!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook X200CA
    CPU
    Intel Celeron CPU 1007U @ 1.50GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Sound Card
    SoundMaster
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (with HDMI/VGA Output)
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) = 185GB
    DATA (D:) = 258GB
    Keyboard
    Built - In
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    McAfee (Preinstalled)/AVG 2014

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Sorry, I don't think I was clear enough when explaining or the explanation was ambiguous. What I meant by
I have been putting Windows 7 (32-bit) on my USB drive
is that I have been putting the Windows 7 installation files onto my USB via the Windows 7 DVD/USB Download Tool and trying to boot them up on my laptop. But, as I said, I keep receiving an error "Reboot and select proper device or insert boot media and press key".

Again, I really do need some help with this as I'm not brilliant with computers! However, just so that you know, I have performed over 15 different installations of Windows 7 with this USB, so I am sure that it works and is fine. I just believe that some of my BIOS settings might be wrong!

PS. My BIOS is an Aptio Setup Utility, just like this one:
bios config.png
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook X200CA
    CPU
    Intel Celeron CPU 1007U @ 1.50GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Sound Card
    SoundMaster
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (with HDMI/VGA Output)
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) = 185GB
    DATA (D:) = 258GB
    Keyboard
    Built - In
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    McAfee (Preinstalled)/AVG 2014

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Hi there.

You've probably got PROTECTED BOOT enabled. Try unchecking that and also enable LEGACY BOOT in the BIOS.
Note though if your main HDD is GPT formatted you'll only be able to boot a UEFI version of your OS. Converting HDD to MBR will enable non UEFI OS'es to boot - however the problem normally isn't in the UEFI system it's probably the restriction caused by PROTECTED BOOT.

Once you've disabled that the USB device should be able to boot OK. You will still need UEFI though if the HDD is GPT.

NOTE : THERE'S HUGE CONFUSION ON THESE FORUMS - PROTECTED BOOT IS NOT THE SAME AS UEFI (although it does require UEFI to work). UEFI ITSELF DOES NOT REQUIRE PROTECTED BOOT TO WORK.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Hi

You need to navigate to the "Security" tab and set "SecureBoot State" to "Disabled". Then set "Launch CSM" to "Enabled" and save the configuration. When the system restarts, press "Esc" key to open boot menu and check whether your USB is listed as a boot device.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I'm going to let you all know now, that i am very grateful for your help, however, that not an actual image of my bios - that is off google images to give you some idea of the BIOS that I am using. Also, if you read my other thread then you will find out why I need to install Windows 7!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook X200CA
    CPU
    Intel Celeron CPU 1007U @ 1.50GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Sound Card
    SoundMaster
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (with HDMI/VGA Output)
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) = 185GB
    DATA (D:) = 258GB
    Keyboard
    Built - In
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    McAfee (Preinstalled)/AVG 2014
Here is the official manual for your model - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/X200CA/E_eManual_X200CA_VER8248.pdf

You may need to follow these steps boot to 32 bit Windows 7 disc ( by referencing the manual ).

1. Under "Security" tab, change "SecureBoot state" to "Disabled". You may need to either enable or disable "SecureBoot control" to alter "SecureBoot state" setting.

2. Under "Boot" tab, set "Fast Boot" to "Disabled".

3. Under "Boot" tab, set "Launch CSM" to "Enabled".

Save and exit the BIOS and use "Esc" key to change the boot order.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I managed to fix everything and am currently installing Windows 7 on my lovely ASUS laptop as I speak!
1. I booted into my BIOS using F2
2. I went into the "Security" tab and disabled Secure Boot State
3. I went into the "Boot" tab and disable Fast Boot
4. I enabled Launch CSM and Launch PXEOpRom
5. I went into the "Advanced" tab and went into the "USB" settings, I changed both settings to "Enabled".
6. I created a Windows 7 USB using these two links:
a) http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15458-uefi-bootable-usb-flash-drive-create-windows.html
b) UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Help Forums7. I am installing Windows 7 now!

Thank you so much for all of your brilliant suggestions,
CosmicAssault
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook X200CA
    CPU
    Intel Celeron CPU 1007U @ 1.50GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Sound Card
    SoundMaster
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (with HDMI/VGA Output)
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) = 185GB
    DATA (D:) = 258GB
    Keyboard
    Built - In
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    McAfee (Preinstalled)/AVG 2014
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