USB Formating

Recommended USB-C Flash Drive

• The Aurora Map ships with this USB-C flash drive.

• We recommend a USB 3.1 drive with a write speed above 50 mb/s.

USB Setup

The USB flash drive will be formatted to ensure compatibility with Aurora. However, if you face any problems or wish to use another USB flash drive, you can format it using the following instructions.

The USB thumb drive can slow down over time, propagating issues throughout the system. Reformatting the drive could help resolve this issue, but it is best practice to replace the flash drive if you are experiencing problems after a long period of use.

Formatting the USB Drive

Mac

1. Open Disk Utilities and click on the flash drive in the sidebar.

2. Select the Erase option at the top of the window.

3. In the Format dropdown, select MS-DOS FAT and click Erase.

4. Once complete, click the Eject arrow near your flash drive on the sidebar.

Windows

1. Open This PC to show all connected drives.

2. Locate the USB drive you want to use, right-click on the image, and select "Format...". A small window should open.

3. Select ExFat under the File System dropdown, uncheck the Quick Format box, and click Start.

4. Once that is complete, right-click on the USB drive on this PC again and select Eject.