# IODD Getting Started

## IODD Getting Started

- [Welcome to IODD Guide](https://help.iodd.kr/readme.md): Official IODD guide for virtual drive setup, AES256 encryption, disk initialization, troubleshooting, firmware updates, and model reference.
- [Ask AI](https://help.iodd.kr/ask-ai.md): Download the complete IODD documentation MarkDown file and use it with an AI chat service for product setup and troubleshooting questions.
- [Disk Assembly \[ST/LK\]](https://help.iodd.kr/disk-assembly-st-lk.md): \*\*Note:\*\* The joint may feel tight at first, but it will become smoother with repeated use.
- [Disk Initialization](https://help.iodd.kr/disk-initialization.md): First-time disk initialization order for IODD ST400, MINI PRO, LK100, ST300, MINI, 2531, and 2541.
- [Basic Control / Function Keys](https://help.iodd.kr/basic-control-function-keys.md): IODD keypad controls, shortcut keys, hotkeys, and startup key functions for ST400, ST300, MINI PRO, MINI, LK100, 2531, and 2541.
- [Menu Tree (MINI PRO/ST/LK)](https://help.iodd.kr/menu-tree-mini-pro-st-lk.md): Detailed map of the system settings and encryption management menus for IODD devices.
- [Display/Status Bar](https://help.iodd.kr/display-status-bar.md): IODD display and status bar icon guide for mounted ISO, VHD, write-protection, encryption, and USB speed indicators.
- [Drive Setup](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/drive-setup.md): IODD virtual drive setup guide for ISO, VHD, IMA, file system, partition selection, and folder limits.
- [Mode Configuration](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/mode-configuration.md): Configure IODD virtual drive modes for HDD, ODD, VHD, removable drive, fixed drive, and write-protection behavior.
- [Virtual ODD (ISO)](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-odd-iso.md): Follow the guide in order to set up your virtual ODD.
- [Virtual Drive (VHD)](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd.md): Guide to IODD Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) booting, VHD Tool++, Windows To Go, and portable OS setup.
- [Create VHD file with VHD Tools](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd/create-vhd-file-with-vhd-tools.md): Guide for creating fixed-size VHD files using the IODD VHD Tool application.
- [Advanced VHD Tool++ Functions](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd/advanced-vhd-tool-functions.md): Advanced VHD Tool++ functions for converting, extending, defragmenting, uploading, and writing IODD virtual drive images.
- [Convert ISO file to UEFI bootable Drive](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd/convert-iso-file-to-uefi-bootable-drive.md): Guide for converting an ISO file into a UEFI-bootable virtual drive.
- [WTG/Boot Camp (Mac OSX)](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd/wtg-boot-camp-mac-osx.md): Guide for setting up Windows To Go (WTG) and Boot Camp for Intel/AMD PCs and Intel-based Macs.
- [Make Virtual Drive for Silicon Mac](https://help.iodd.kr/bootable-virtual-drive/virtual-drive-vhd/make-virtual-drive-for-silicon-mac.md): Guide for creating a virtual drive file on Apple Silicon Macs without using the Windows-only VHD Tool.
- [Encryption Guide](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/encryption-guide.md): IODD AES256 hardware encryption guide for ST400, MINI PRO, LK100, and legacy MINI devices.
- [Admin](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin.md): Administrator setup for IODD AES256 encryption, user accounts, 2nd Password, and Duress PIN features.
- [2nd Password](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin/2nd-password.md): Advanced security feature providing definitive protection against Brute-Force attacks.
- [Set admin Password](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin/set-admin-password.md): Administrative control menu for managing multi-user passwords and disk permissions.
- [User Management](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin/user-management.md): Administrators can configure up to 4 individual user passwords and manage specific disk access permissions.
- [Duress PIN](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin/duress-pin.md): Use the IODD Duress PIN, also known as a decoy PIN, to show only a prepared vhd4.vhd volume for plausibly deniable access.
- [Remove Encryption/Change Admin Password](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini-pro-st-lk/admin/remove-encryption-change-admin-password.md): Procedures for removing hardware encryption or updating the administrative password.
- [User](https://help.iodd.kr/user.md): Standard user access and encryption permissions for IODD ST400, MINI PRO, and LK100 devices.
- [User menu (Encryption)](https://help.iodd.kr/user/user-menu-encryption.md): Guide for User 1-4 on accessing and managing their individual encryption settings.
- [Encrypted Disk Change (MINI PRO/ST/LK)](https://help.iodd.kr/encrypted-disk-change-mini-pro-st-lk.md): Procedures for migrating an encrypted drive to a new IODD device while preserving data.
- [Admin Manager Application](https://help.iodd.kr/admin-manager-application.md): Comprehensive guide for the Windows-exclusive IODD Admin Manager Application.
- [IODD MINI Encryption](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini/iodd-mini-encryption.md): Hardware-based AES256 encryption features for the IODD MINI.
- [Set/Remove Encryption (MINI)](https://help.iodd.kr/aes256-encryption-mini/set-remove-encryption-mini.md): How to set or remove AES256 hardware encryption on the legacy IODD MINI.
- [IODD TRIM Tool](https://help.iodd.kr/various-functions/iodd-trim-tool.md): IODD TRIM Tool is a Windows utility for sending TRIM commands to external USB SSDs connected through USB-SATA bridges.
- [Write Protection](https://help.iodd.kr/various-functions/write-protection.md): Advanced forensic-grade hardware write protection for complete data integrity.
- [TXT Viewer](https://help.iodd.kr/various-functions/txt-viewer.md): Directly view TEXT files on your IODD screen. Ideal for checking serial keys or installation notes during work.
- [Keep 2min.PW](https://help.iodd.kr/various-functions/keep-2min.pw.md): A convenient security bypass function that allows the device to remain unlocked during system reboots.
- [S.M.A.R.T / Information](https://help.iodd.kr/various-functions/s.m.a.r.t-information.md): Comprehensive guide for monitoring internal disk health and IODD device status.
- [Booting Error](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/booting-error.md): Troubleshooting guide for common booting issues and hardware compatibility.
- [IODD Drive Initialization](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/iodd-drive-initialization.md): OS-level partitioning and formatting guide for IODD drives using MBR, GPT, NTFS, exFAT, or FAT32.
- [Error Messages](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/error-messages.md): Troubleshooting common error messages and status codes displayed on the IODD screen.
- [FAQ](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/faq.md): Frequently asked questions and solutions for IODD devices.
- [Firmware Update](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/firmware-update.md): Official firmware update guide and release notes for IODD devices.
- [ST400/LK100/MINI PRO Password Reset](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/st400-lk100-password-reset-sa.md): Password reset and data initialization guide for ST400, LK100, and MINI PRO models.
- [IODD MINI Password Reset](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/iodd-mini-reset-password.md): Comprehensive guide for resetting a forgotten iodd MINI password using two different methods.
- [IODD 2541 Password Reset](https://help.iodd.kr/troubleshooting/iodd2541-reset-password.md): Password reset and disk initialization guide for IODD 2541 across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- [IODD-2531](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-2531.md): IODD 2531 product reference covering virtual ODD, VHD support, jog dial controls, specifications, firmware, and manuals.
- [IODD-2541](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-2541.md): IODD 2541 product reference covering virtual ODD, VHD support, AES256 encryption, touch keys, specifications, firmware, and manuals.
- [IODD Mini](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-mini.md): IODD Mini product reference covering M.2 SATA 2242 storage, virtual ODD, VHD booting, AES256 encryption, controls, firmware, and manuals.
- [IODD Mini Pro](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-minipro.md): IODD Mini Pro product reference covering M.2 SATA 2280 storage, virtual ODD, VHD booting, AES256 encryption, admin users, firmware, and manuals.
- [IODD ST300](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-st300.md): IODD ST300 product reference covering 2.5-inch SATA storage, virtual ODD, VHD booting, hotkeys, display features, firmware, and manuals.
- [IODD ST400](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/iodd-st400.md): IODD ST400 product reference covering 2.5-inch SATA storage, virtual ODD, VHD booting, AES256 encryption, admin users, firmware, and manuals.
- [VHD Tool++](https://help.iodd.kr/product-reference-wiki/vhd-tool-plus-plus.md): VHD Tool++ reference for creating, converting, extending, defragmenting, and uploading fixed VHD files for IODD virtual drive booting.
- [Legacy Device & Historical Reference](https://help.iodd.kr/appendix/appendix.md): Legacy IODD device reference, company history, patents, older model details, emergency recovery procedures, and support notes.