: Run the downloaded i7tm38us.exe to extract its contents, typically to C:\DRIVERS\Maintenance Diskette\i7tm38us\ . Create a Bootable Drive :

Use this utility to format and create a . Note that some users report this formatting tool works best on Windows 7; Windows 10 users may need to use Rufus to create a FreeDOS drive first and then manually copy the files. Configure BIOS Settings :

The utility allows users to write the following data directly to the system's EEPROM:

Find the usbfmtpw.exe application within the extracted folder.

Disable and set the startup mode to Legacy Only or Legacy Support , as the maintenance utility does not support UEFI-only mode. Execute Maintenance :

Using this tool requires a specific preparation process to ensure it boots correctly on modern systems:

Choose and enter the 20-digit serial number string in the required format (e.g., 1STTTTMMMMCCSSSSSSSS ). Download and Compatibility