Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations Dell Business Client Imaging Recommendations Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Version: X00 28 FEB 2016
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations Contents 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 2 Imaging................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems .........................
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 1 Overview The purpose of this document is to provide details for imaging Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 systems with the properly supported Microsoft Operating System and required drivers and applications. Drivers and applications must be installed on Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 in a prescribed order to ensure optimal functionality and performance.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2 Imaging 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use with the Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 tablets: Windows 8.1 64 Bit (UEFI Mode Only) Windows 10 64 Bit (UEFI Mode Only) 2.2 Boot Capabilities Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 systems will only boot bit UEFI mode. Legacy or DOS boot is not supported. 2.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2. In order to boot to PXE from an Ethernet network device, the UEFI network stack must be enabled. System Configuration->Integrated NIC->Enable UEFI Network Stack - Enable 3. In order for the system to detect and enumerate all the connected USB device, FastBoot mode must be set to “Thorough”.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2.3.1 Two basic methods to install an OS image on the Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 tablets. 1. Hand install from UEFI bootable USB flash drive that contains the OS install files. 2. Automated image install/deployment through Enterprise solutions such as Microsoft’s SCCM. Hand Install through USB Flash Drive Microsoft™ has made is easier than ever to create USB flash drive install media.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2. Select “Create installation media for another PC”.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 3. Select “Language, Edition and Architecture”.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 4. The MCT can create an ISO image or prepare a USB flash drive to boot the installer. Select “USB flash drive” and click next.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 5. The MCT will show a list of USB flash drives that it has detected, select the drive to be used as the install device from the list and click next. It is recommended that the USB flash drive have storage space of 4GB or greater. The MCT will download the Windows 10 install files and create a bootable USB flash drive. The process will take several minutes.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 6. When the MCT has completed, select Finish. The USB flash drive is now ready to boot the Windows 10 installer.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2.3.1.1.2 Windows 8.1 – USB install media creation Download the Windows 8.1 MCT to any workstation running Windows 7 or higher. Run the tool as admin and follow the prompts. 1. When 1st run, the tool prompts for selection of Language, OS edition and Architecture. Select the required settings and then click next. The rest of the process is similar to the process previously outlined for Windows 10.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations To install the OS using a UEFI bootable USB flash drive with a USB-C dock: For this example, the Dell Dock WD15 was used in conjunction with a Venue 10 Pro 5056. The process for the Venue 8 Pro 5855 would be similar. The system can be connected to the WD15 Dock with a USB mouse and connected to the Dock’s USB 2.0 ports.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations This method will work for both the Venue 10 Pro 5056 and is the best option for 8 Pro 5855 since it only has the single USB-C port. With the Venue Pro 5056, if a USB-C docking unit is not available, another method possible is to use a USB-C charging adapter with a USB3.0 or 2.0 hub on the system’s external USB port to provide connection for the keyboard, mouse and USB flash installer.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations After making the necessary connections and powering on the tablet, as soon as the Dell splash screen is displayed, press the F12 on the keyboard or hold the Volume-Up button to bring up the one-time boot selection menu. Use the arrow keys or system Volume-Up bottom to highlight the second “USB Storage Device” then press enter on the USB keyboard or press the Volume-Down button the system.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2.3.2 Installation through Microsoft’s SCCM PXE Boot Setup The Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 both support PXE network booting for connection to automated install and deployment servers. It is recommended to use the network capabilities of the docking unit to provide PXE boot and network support for the system. The PXE boot image provided by the PXE server must be a WinPe boot.wim that boots UEFI mode.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations This technique will work for the Venue 10 Pro 5056 and is best the approach for the Venue 8 Pro 5855. The Venue 10 Pro 5056 and 8 Pro 5855 both have PXE code included in the UEFI BIOS that can boot the following USB-C network devices.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations 2.3.2.1.1 Booting the system to PXE To PXE boot the tablet, make the necessary USB and network connections then power up the system. As soon as the Dell splash screen is displayed, press the F12 on the attached keyboard or hold the Volume-Up button on the system to bring up the one-time boot selection menu.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations Device Drivers / Apps Dell provides pre-packaged driver and app Cab files for OS deployment through SCCM or other deployment services. The Cab files can be downloaded from: Venue 10 Pro 5056: Driver Cabs: http://www.dell.
Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 Imaging Recommendations Other Useful Information: Deploying Windows 10 through SCCM: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt297520(v=vs.85).aspx Deploying Windows 8.1 through SCCM: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn744284.aspx SCCM Driver Install Step Sequence Dell recommends installing the Venue 10 Pro 5056 / 8 Pro 5855 system device drivers and supporting applications in the install order outlined below. 2.3.
