# Masso USB Configuration (solved with link)

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425>\
**Category:** Elite Series (Masso & Redline) (Gen 1)\
**Created:** [January 2, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425 "2024-01-02T17:45:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![poppyscott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a587f6/32.png) [@poppyscott](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/poppyscott)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/1 "2024-01-02T17:45:12Z")

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I have looked and looked but can’t find it. What is the formatting type for a USB to be compatible with Masso?

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**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/2 "2024-01-02T17:56:25Z")

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> [@Elite Masso USB Disconnects Troubleshooting FAQ](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/elite-masso-usb-disconnects-troubleshooting-faq/20370):
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> If you are experiencing USB disconnects on the Elite Masso, please go through the following troubleshooting steps. Basic testing includes checking: Try a different USB stick (must be 32gb or less with FAT32 formatting). If any additional hardware has been added to the machine and if so what it is? Do you you have a spindle installed or Makita router? There are 2 power outlets on the back of the power supply. What is connected to them? If one outlet is used for dust collection, then test runs wi…

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**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/3 "2024-01-02T17:56:52Z")

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[https://docs.masso.com.au/getting-started-guides/installing-masso/loading-software-to-masso-g3](https://docs.masso.com.au/getting-started-guides/installing-masso/loading-software-to-masso-g3)

… short answer … FAT32 using MBR not GPT

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**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/4 "2024-01-02T17:58:35Z")

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and less than 32gbs.

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**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/5 "2024-01-02T18:04:10Z")

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Interesting information - I had not read that before.

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**Author:** ![poppyscott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a587f6/32.png) [@poppyscott](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/poppyscott)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/masso-usb-configuration-solved-with-link/24425/6 "2024-01-02T18:46:07Z")

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I had read somewhere that you also needed to use a specific formatting type in addition to the fat 32.