Before installing the Open-E 30 days trial version, we like to notify
that all data on the test system will be deleted. This trial version will
only work when logical volumes are added and the underlying
HDD(s) are being formatted. If you want to run on the Open-E trial
software on a running system with data, we strongly advise you to
backup this data first. Otherwise all your data may be lost. Open-E
disclaims any liability for data lost or any other damage to your
system or data that are due to the use of the Open-E trial version.
The Demo-CD message is for new drives or Volumes that are from another operating system or other then an Open-E product. Your data is safe with the Demo-CD.
Try to move the USB module to anther system and if it boots then place back to the original system and see if it show in the BIOS. Then set the boot order and proceed.
If this does not work then send to support@open-e.com with the serial number of the USB module with your name and address so we can process an RMA promptly.