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Toolkit first erase

This guide organizes the Toolkit setup path from download, USB creation, boot, network, login, erase start, and work-report retrieval in the order field teams are least likely to get lost.

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5setup stages

WindowsUSB Writer required

x86_64Intel / AMD targets

Cloudfirst login online

Who this guide is for

Operators setting up Toolkit for the first time
Managers who need a reusable startup checklist across sites
Teams trying to reduce friction around boot, login, and first execution

What to know first

Windows PCUSB Writer is currently Windows-only.

Apple Silicon unsupportedM1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Macs are not supported.

First run onlineAn internet connection is needed for the initial login.

Shortest path: `Download Toolkit ISO` → `Create bootable USB` → `Boot target machine` → `Connect to network` → `Log in and reach ONLINE state` → `Start erase from masamune.ai/control`.

USB flash drive

8 GB or larger recommended. Existing data will be overwritten.

Windows PC

Needed to create the bootable USB with USB Writer.

Target PC

Supports x86_64 Intel / AMD systems.

Network

Wired LAN is the most reliable option for the first login.

masamune.ai account

Prepare client code, staff code, and password.

Note: Apple Silicon Macs (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) are not supported. Intel Macs remain supported. There is no macOS or Linux edition of USB Writer.

Download Toolkit ISO and USB Writer

Sign in to masamune.ai and retrieve both the Toolkit ISO and USB Writer. USB Writer is the Windows application used to prepare the boot media.

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Create the bootable USB

Insert the USB drive into a Windows PC and use USB Writer to write the Toolkit ISO. Once created, the drive can be reused until you need a newer Toolkit image.

Select ISO

Point USB Writer to the downloaded Toolkit ISO.

Select USB

Choose the correct destination drive.

Write and wait

Do not remove the drive until writing is complete.

Warning: Existing data on the USB drive will be overwritten during creation.

Boot from USB and establish network

Insert the bootable USB into the target PC, open the boot menu, and select the USB device. After boot, confirm that the machine can reach the network for first-time authentication.

Manufacturer	Boot key
Lenovo / Dell / Fujitsu / NEC / Dynabook	F12
HP	F9
ASUS	F8
Sony / VAIO	F11
Other	Use F2 for BIOS / UEFI and adjust boot order

Boot support: Toolkit supports BIOS (Legacy), UEFI, and Secure Boot ON environments. Wired LAN is the safest first-run option.

Log in and bring the worker online

Enter client code, staff code, and password on the login screen. Once authenticated, the worker reaches ONLINE state and becomes available through cloud control.

Client code

Identifies your organization inside the platform.

Staff code

Identifies the individual operator.

ONLINE state

Confirms the worker can now be managed from masamune.ai/control.

Safety check: The boot USB is automatically excluded with a `[BOOT]` label, so it does not appear as a normal erase target.

Start erase and retrieve the work report

The recommended route is to use masamune.ai/control from another PC, tablet, or phone. From there you can select the worker, choose devices, assign methods, monitor progress, and later collect the PDF work report.

Remote management

Best for handling multiple workers and tracking progress in one place.

Local execution

Use the TUI `erase` command if local-only operation is required.

Work report

PDF, QR, and log output support customer-facing and audit-facing explanation.

Method	Best-fit media	What to keep in mind
NIST 800-88 Clear	HDD / SSD	A fast baseline for general reuse-oriented handling
DoD 5220.22-M	HDD / SSD	Useful where legacy overwrite expectations remain
ATA Secure Erase	SATA HDD / SSD	Uses drive-native hardware erase commands
NVMe Sanitize / Format	NVMe SSD	Provides fast hardware-level erase paths

Architecture: A Toolkit worker connects to `masamune.ai/control` through the cloud data layer. Commands flow browser → cloud → worker, and progress flows worker → cloud → browser.

Q. Can the boot USB be reused?

Yes. Reuse it until you need to refresh it with a newer Toolkit ISO.

Q. Can the boot USB be erased by mistake?

No. It is auto-labeled as `[BOOT]` and excluded from normal erase targeting.

Q. Can first-time use be fully offline?

No. The first login requires network connectivity. After initial setup, local-only operation can be considered case by case.

We can align Toolkit setup with your field conditions.

Whether you run on-site operations, multiple sites, or return-heavy workflows, we can map the right startup path.

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