Using Win32 Disk Imager
This program is designed to write a raw disk image to a removable device or backup a removable device to a raw image file. It is very useful for embedded development, namely Arm development projects (Android, Ubuntu on Arm, etc).
Step 1
Insert SD card into PC.
Step 2
Click [Cancel] if prompted to format disk.
Danger
Never format the SD card even if prompted.
Danger
Depending on software loaded on your PC, you may be get a series of messages when you plug your SD card in.
- Ignore formatting requests.
- Ignore anti-virus warnings.
- Ignore requests to do backups.
Step 3
Note the new drive letter that has been created (ie. F:).
Step 4
Click [Win32 Disk Imager].
Step 5
Select Image File (ie. piCorePlayer3.11.img).
Step 6
(Optional) Click [MD5 Hash].
Compare MD5 checksum with contents of piCoreImagex.xx.img.md5.txt
Step 7
Set Device to your SD card (ie. F:).
Danger
Ensure you have your SD card selected. You can accidently overwrite USB drive!
Step 8
Click [Write].
Write data on “Image file” to “Device”.
Step 9
Read Confirm overwrite message.
Warning
Ensure Target Device is correct.
Warning
Ensure Target Device label is correct.
Click [Yes].
Step 10
Writing should take about 10 seconds.
Exact time will depend on SD card quality.
Click [OK].
Step 11
Click [Exit].
Step 12
Click [Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media].
Step 13
Click [Eject Device] pCP (F:).
