Windows 10: How do I boot 32-bit Windows on an ASUS VivoBook Max X541SA?

I bought a brand new ASUS VivoBook Max X541SA notebook which came preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 10 Home Single Language (64-bit) version 10.0.17763 Build 17763.

The technical specifications of the notebook is as follows
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3060 @ 1.60GHz, 1601Mhz, 2 Cores, 2 Logical
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. X541SA.301, 2016/09/14
BIOS Mode UEFI
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2,00 GB

I completed the OOBE and got so frustrated with how slow the notebook PC was! So I figure that it was due to the OS being 64-bit on a system with only 2GB of RAM as well as all the bloatware that came preinstalled!

I downloaded 32-bit Windows 10 from Official Microsoft using the Media Creation Tool and burned the image to a disc. I booted from the disk, but it simply wouldn't boot UEFI so I enabled Legacy boot mode and booted from the disc! While booted from the disc I created a backup folder on the hard drive and moved all of the folders in the root of the drive to the backup folder and applied the appropriate Windows image to the OS partition using DISM, then I formatted the SYSTEM partition to create boot files. The hard drive is obviously formatted GPT so I had to create EFI boot files on the SYSTEM partition.

I am unable to boot with a 32-bit EFI! however I am able to boot 64-bit EFI successfully! After several failed attempts to boot 32-bit EFI, I booted 64-bit EFI from a 64-bit Windows 10 installation disc, deleted all the files and folders of the new installation and moved all the folders back to its original location and recreated the boot files! The laptop is in the same state it was before and its working! I would still love to install 32-bit Windows 10 to get better performance!

I believe the reason why the notebook fails to boot 32-bit EFI has something to do with the Secure Boot Key Management in the BIOS setup on the Security page, I'm just not sure what to do there!

I am unable to ask for any advice from ASUS as the suggested MyASUS app keeps on crashing on launch!

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Back light for keyboard

I have had my asus laptop for a year now i don't know how to turn my keyboard back lights on. I tried fn + fn3 or fn4 but it only changes the light on the laptop screen. Is there any way you can help me to fix this problem? I have a VivoBook
Max X541SA. i have windows 10 home

 

ASUS Releases the Touch-Powered ASUS VivoBook S500

ASUS is excited to announce immediate availability of the VivoBook S500 in North America. ASUS VivoBook S500 showcases an attractive, durable, and portable 15.6" design that includes a 3rd generation Intel Core processor for excellent multitasking performance, touch enabled high-definition display, ASUS SonicMaster audio, and hybrid SSD/HD drive options.

ASUS VivoBook S500 is designed with stylish aesthetics, true-to-life sound, and instinctive touch capabilities via the highly responsive multi-point HD touch panel or the oversized touchpad incorporating ASUS Smart Gesture technology. It is ideal for the increasingly cloud-based nature of computing with seamless connectivity options and a slim form factor for easy mobility. True 2-second instant on resume from sleep mode provides near-instantaneous access to Windows 8 and its energy-conserving design allows standby for up to two weeks.





Availability & Pricing – North America
Suggested MSRP pricing of the ASUS VivoBook S500 starts at $699 or higher depending on model configuration. Availability is immediate at leading resellers in North America.

 

Back light for keyboard

Scroll down the page here. It says this laptop does not have a keyboard backlight. I would check with asus to be sure.

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