T60 USB KEY BOOT

Hello,
Just a quick question, am i able to/how can i boot my T60 from my 2gb USB KEY
I have linux installed on my USB KEY and wish to run it from the key??
I have tried changing the boot up sequence to 'USB HDD' but it says 'BOOT ERROR'
can anyone help ?
Thanks

well ive tried the same USB KEY on 2 other laptops and they work fine....
there's no option that allows me to 'boot from USB KEY' in the BIOS so i am using boot from "USB HDD" it should be the same thing, although ive also tried boot from an external HDD and still nothing werid

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