💽Drive Setup

Settings for utilizing the IODD virtual drive. If you only use encryption, you may skip this section.

Choose your configuration

• Virtual Drive Only: If you only plan to use the virtual drive functions, follow the instructions below.

• AES Encryption Only: If you will only use hardware encryption, you can skip this section and go directly to the Encryption Guide.

• Using Both (Encryption + Virtual Drive): You must complete the encryption setup first. Please refer to the Encryption Guide before proceeding here.

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Drive Structure & Requirements

To ensure the IODD virtual drive functions correctly, your internal disk must meet the following partition and format requirements:

• Partition Style: Must be either GPT or MBR.

• Partition Type: Must be a Normal/Primary partition.

• File System: Supported formats include NTFS, exFAT, or FAT32.

• Partition Selection: The location of the partition does not matter. If you have multiple partitions, you can select the one containing your ISO files by pressing and holding the 4 key for 3 seconds.

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📂 File Management & Limitations

Important: 32-Item Limit per Folder To ensure the IODD can index your files correctly, the number of files or subfolders within any single directory (that contains ISO/VHD/IMA files) must not exceed 32 items.

Recommended File Tree Structure

You can bypass the 32-item limit by organizing your files into subfolders. The limit only applies to the number of items within a single folder, not the total number of files on the entire drive.

J: (IODD Internal Drive Root) (Max 32 items)
├─ _ISO (Folder for ISO images) (Max 32 items)
│   ├─ Hiren’s BootCD 15.2.iso
│   ├─ ubuntu-22.04-desktop-amd64.iso
│   ├─ Windows 11.iso
│   └─ (Up to 32 files or subfolders)
│
├─ IMA_Floppy (Max 32 items)
│   ├─ Bios_updater.ima
│   └─ MS-DOS_6.0.ima
│
├─ VHD_Files (Max 32 items)
│   ├─ Windows_10_Win2Go.vhd
│   ├─ Linux_Mint.vhd
│   └─ Subfolders (Nested folders are allowed)
│
├─ Your_Personal_Folder_01 (No limit - non-ISO path)
└─ Your_Personal_Folder_02 (No limit - non-ISO path)