Synology 7.2 Boot USB Creation Guide

## 1. Introduction This video explains the method for creating a Synology 7.2 boot USB drive, with the entire process recorded on video. Disclaimer: Released with DP_IT videos, free to use. Any commercial activities such as resale are prohibited. If someone sold this to you, please request a refund. Website: https://dpit.lib00.com ## 2. Resource Links Used in the Video > 20250621 - Due to the cloud drive continuously deleting links, and constantly replenishing links being too time-consuming, it will no longer be used. Thank you for your understanding. > 20250610 - Updated to version 25.6.4, the current latest version. Please download from the cloud drive if needed. > 20241214 - Special Note: The version used in the video is 24.8.6. Some people have reported issues, so the latest version from December 2024, 24.12.4, is also provided. Choose according to your needs. Good luck to everyone. > Download addresses for various resources used: Quark Cloud Drive: https://pan.quark.cn/s/7d99af74b912 Xunlei Cloud Drive: https://pan.xunlei.com/s/VOTGgYsn2fc5Q_0qmMOK60k1A1?pwd=596w UC Cloud Drive: https://drive.uc.cn/s/3ab77869f44d4 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SaH9reNd6pzS8UABUCoQHDK8TVt5bDZv ## 3. PS > Some Windows users report an error message "source image may be corrupted." Try running the burning software with administrator privileges (some have reported this works). If the issue persists, try different software, such as Rufus or DiskImage. Good luck to everyone, and welcome to share feedback in the comments section. PS. The shared image file is the official unmodified version.

# Synology 7.2 Boot USB Creation Guide ## Video Overview This comprehensive tutorial demonstrates how to create a bootable USB drive for Synology 7.2 (DSM 7.2) system installation, specifically designed for Xpenology (unofficial Synology) users. Using the professional USB burning tool Balena Etcher, even beginners can easily complete the boot disk creation process. --- ## Prerequisites Before creating your Synology 7.2 boot USB drive, prepare the following materials: - **USB Drive**: Capacity greater than 4GB (16GB recommended for better compatibility) - **Image File**: Synology 7.2 system image (version 24.8.6) with .img extension - **Burning Tool**: Balena Etcher USB burning software - **System Support**: Windows or macOS operating system All required files are shared via Baidu Netdisk, available through the pinned link in the video comments section. --- ## Software Download & Installation ### Obtaining Balena Etcher 1. Visit the official Balena Etcher website download page 2. Select the version corresponding to your operating system: - **Windows users**: Download Windows version - **macOS Intel chip users**: Download macOS x64 version - **macOS ARM chip users**: Download ARM-specific version from official site 3. Recommended version: 1.19.21 (Release date: August 29, 2024) **Installation Instructions**: - Windows: Run the installer and follow prompts - macOS: Drag the application to Applications folder --- ## Detailed USB Creation Steps ### Step 1: USB Formatting (Recommended) 1. Insert USB drive into computer's USB port 2. Open Disk Utility (macOS) or Disk Management (Windows) 3. Locate the corresponding USB device 4. Execute formatting operation: - **File System Format**: Select FAT32 - **Partition Scheme**: Select GUID (macOS) 5. Click "Erase" to complete formatting *While the burning tool automatically handles partitioning, pre-formatting is a good practice to avoid potential write issues.* ### Step 2: Burning Image File 1. Extract the downloaded image archive to obtain the .img format file (approximately 3.76GB) 2. Launch Balena Etcher burning tool 3. **Select Image**: Click "Flash from file" and choose the extracted .img image file 4. **Select Target**: The software automatically detects inserted USB drive; confirm correct device selection 5. **Start Burning**: Click "Flash" button to begin write process 6. Enter administrator password for confirmation (system security verification) 7. Wait for burning process to complete ### Step 3: Data Verification After burning completes, Balena Etcher automatically performs data verification to ensure image integrity: - This process validates the written data's completeness - While skippable, **completing verification is strongly recommended** - USB read speeds are fast, making verification relatively quick --- ## Completed USB Structure The finished Synology 7.2 boot USB contains three partitions: - **Partition 1**: 52MB (boot partition) - **Partition 2**: 52MB (system partition) - **Partition 3**: 3.65GB (main system partition) **Important Notes**: - macOS will display "Cannot read USB format" - this is **normal behavior**, click "Ignore" - Windows and macOS may show slightly different partition sizes due to different calculation methods - This USB is specifically designed for Synology systems, not for regular file storage --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Must I use the latest version of Balena Etcher?** A: No, the recommended version 1.19.21 is stable and fully functional. **Q: Is a 4GB USB drive sufficient?** A: Theoretically yes (image is ~3.76GB), but 8GB or 16GB is recommended for better compatibility. **Q: Are there differences between Windows and macOS operations?** A: Balena Etcher's interface and workflow are identical on both systems; just download the appropriate version. **Q: Can I skip the formatting step?** A: Yes, but formatting first is recommended to ensure clean USB state and avoid write errors. --- ## Next Steps After creating the boot USB drive, you can: 1. Insert USB into target server or NAS device 2. Configure BIOS to boot from USB 3. Begin Synology 7.2 system installation process --- ## Keywords & Tags Xpenology installation, Synology 7.2, DSM 7.2, boot disk creation, Balena Etcher tutorial, USB bootable drive, NAS system installation, Synology Xpenology, Synology bootloader, Xpenology tutorial, black Synology, DSM installation guide --- ## SEO Optimization Notes This document is optimized for the following search intents: - Synology 7.2 installation tutorial - Xpenology bootloader creation - Balena Etcher usage guide - NAS system USB boot