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How do I format my USB devices to FAT file system?

Published on 2017-02-28

Warning: Performing this process will erase all your data in your thumb drive/HDD! Ensure to back up your data before commencing.

1. In Windows Explorer, right click on the thumbdrive and select 'FORMAT'

Format in Windows Explorer

2. A dialog will appear and display the options as shown below

Format in Windows Explorer

3. Click 'Start' to start formatting

After the process is complete, your device is now formatted in FAT partition and can be used on our Home Theatre System products.

Windows 7

You can download the following application from the following link

Follow the instructions and press START to begin the formatting process. After the process is complete, your device is now formatted in FAT partition and can be used on our Home Theatre System products.

Format in Windows Explorer
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