Deploying from offline media – Microsoft Surface 3 User Manual

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Figure 5.20: Offline Media Files Selected.

9. Enter or browse to the location of the prepared USB stick.
10. Right-click the prepared USB stick and select Paste. This will copy the boot files for the USB stick.

The USB stick is now ready to be booted and to perform the deployment.

Deploying from Offline Media

On the target Surface Pro 3 device, follow these steps to boot from the USB stick and perform the deployment:

1. Shut down the device if it is running, ensure that the Surface Pro 3 is off before proceeding.
2. Plug in the USB stick.
3. Press and hold the Volume Down button.
4. Press and release the Power button.
5. Once the offline media has begun to boot, the Volume Down button can be released.
6. The Windows Deployment Wizard will automatically launch and present the Summary page.
7. Click Next to confirm the pre-configured options and begin the deployment.
8. The Installation Progress dialog box will appear and several progress bars will be displayed throughout the

deployment as the various processes defined in the task sequence are run.


Note: The touchscreen of the Surface Pro 3 is not enabled during WinPE. A secondary input method must be provided to

click the Next button on the Summary page. This secondary input method could include the Surface Pro Type Cover or a
keyboard or mouse connected through the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station or a USB hub.

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