Dell Products Inc.

Rudolf V Bendixen

Hatim Yousef Amro

Daiqian Zhan

Xiao Ping Fang

Tad S Goodwin

Christopher Jameyson

Timothy J Taylor

As an example, a computing device having a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) may boot into a preinstallation environment (associated with a first operating system), determine that a second operating system is to be installed on the computing device, and write an image of the second operating system to the boot disk. The image may include a special partition. The computing device may write the preinstallation environment (associated with first operating system) to the special partition of the image of the second operating system, and create a boot entry in the UEFI to cause the computing device to boot into the preinstallation environment (Windows PE). After booting into the preinstallation environment, the computing device may execute one or more diagnostic tests, delete the boot entry, and reboot the computing device to install a basic input output system (Coreboot) to replace UEFI and install the second operating system (Chrome OS).

Using a single process to install a UEFI-supported OS or a non-UEFI supported OS on a hardware platform

An embedded imaging system for addressing burn rack time issues. The embedded imaging system focuses on flexibility, control, and the ability to run without manufacturer specific IT capabilities (which allows the use of the embedded imaging system at outside manufacturing facilities).

Replacement of build to order parts with post configured images in any manufacturing environment

A system for performing an automated factory install peripheral test process. The system is configured so that peripherals (e.g., printers) to be tested are coupled to a hub (such as a USB hub) that is then coupled to a download test system. The download test system is coupled to the network to allow for factory install download testing. The peripherals to be tested are all plugged in to a controllable power source (such as a controllable power strip). This power source is coupled to the download test system via, e.g., a USB connection, thus allowing commands to be sent to the power source by the download test system. The peripherals being tested each have their power buttons set to an on position, but the power source is initially set so that none of the peripherals have power applied to them.

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Rudolf V Bendixen