FN Calamari External

Guide to Setting Up Calamari External

Preparing Your USB Drive

Before installing the EFI Bootloader, you need to format your USB drive properly.

Step 1: Format the USB Drive

1. Plug your USB drive into an available USB port on your computer.

2. Open File Explorer by pressing Win + E and locate your USB drive under "This PC" or "My Computer."

3. Right-click on your USB drive and select "Format."

Step 2: Configure Format Settings

1. In the Format window, set the following options:

   • File System: Select FAT32 (If unavailable for drives larger than 32GB, use tools like Rufus or GUIFormat).

   • Volume Label: Optionally, name your drive.

   • Quick Format: Check this box for a faster format, or leave it unchecked for a thorough format.

2. Click "Start" to begin formatting. A warning will appear stating that all data will be erased. Ensure you’ve backed up important files.

3. Wait a few moments for the format to complete. A confirmation message will appear once it’s done.

Important Note: Formatting will erase all data. Backup important files before proceeding.

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Installing EFI Bootloader on USB

After formatting your USB drive, follow these steps to install the EFI Bootloader.

Step 1: Download the EFI Bootloader Files

1. Open your web browser and visit the download link: 👉 Download EFI Bootloader

2. The file should start downloading automatically.

3. Once downloaded, locate the .zip file in your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Extract the EFI Bootloader to the USB Drive

1. Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select "Extract All" (or use 7-Zip).

2. Choose the USB drive as the extraction destination. For example, if your USB is labeled **D:*, extract the files directly to **D:*.

3. Ensure the extracted files follow this structure:

   makefileCopyEditD:\EFI\Boot\bootx64.efi

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Booting from the USB Drive

Once the USB drive is set up, boot your system using one of the methods below.

Method 1: Boot Menu (Recommended)

1. Restart your computer.

2. Hold the Shift key while clicking Restart from the Windows Start menu.

3. Your system will boot into Advanced Startup Options.

4. Click Use a Device and select your USB drive (it may be listed as "USB HDD" or a specific brand name).

5. Your system will boot from the USB drive.

Method 2: Change Boot Order in BIOS/UEFI

1. Restart your computer.

2. Before Windows loads, repeatedly press the BIOS/UEFI access key:

   • Common keys: F2, F12, DEL, ESC (Check your motherboard manual if unsure).

3. Navigate to the Boot Menu in BIOS/UEFI.

4. Locate the Boot Order/Priority settings.

5. Move your USB drive to the top of the list using the on-screen instructions (usually + or - keys).

6. Save and Exit (F10 is the most common save key).

7. Your system will now boot from the USB drive automatically.

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How to Download Loader

If your setup requires additional software, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Download Page 👉 Download Page

2. Enter Your License Information

   • If a license key is required, enter the key you received via email.

3. Click "Download"

4. Extract & Install the Software

   • Locate the downloaded file and unzip it.

   • Follow any installation instructions provided.

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Troubleshooting Boot Issues

If your USB drive isn’t booting correctly, try the following:

1. Check USB Format

• Ensure your USB drive is formatted as FAT32.

• If the drive is larger than 32GB, use Rufus or GUIFormat to format it.

2. Enable UEFI Mode

• Enter BIOS/UEFI and ensure UEFI Boot Mode is enabled.

• Disable Legacy Boot Mode if applicable.

3. Disable Secure Boot

• In BIOS/UEFI, locate Secure Boot settings and disable them.

• Save changes and restart.

4. Try a Different USB Port

• Some motherboards have issues with certain USB ports. Try a different one.