Overview
This guide covers the complete process for imaging a Dell Pro Micro MicroPC as a Shopfloor Dashboard Display using the PXE boot server.
Prerequisites:
- Dell Pro Micro MicroPC (e.g. QCM1250)
- USB mouse and keyboard
- Ethernet cable connected to PXE switch
- PXE server running and reachable on the network
Step 1: BIOS Configuration
Step 1
Enter BIOS Setup
- Plug the MicroPC into the PXE switch along with a mouse and keyboard.
- Power on the MicroPC and tap F12 to reach the One-Time-Boot menu.
- Select BIOS Setup.
- Enable Advanced Setup.
Step 1a
Verify Boot Configuration
Select Boot Configuration and verify the following settings:
- Enable Secure Boot is set to ON
- Enable Microsoft UEFI CA is set to Enabled
Step 1b
Verify Storage
Select Storage and verify:
- AHCI/NVMe is selected
Step 1c
Verify Connection
Select Connection and verify:
- Integrated NIC is set to Enabled with PXE
Step 1d
Apply and Exit
- Click Apply Changes.
- Click OK.
- Click Exit and immediately begin tapping F12 again.
Step 2: PXE Boot
Step 2
Boot from Network
- Once you're back in the One-Time-Boot menu, select the IPV4 option.
- In the PXE Boot Menu, select Windows PE (Image Deployment) (auto-selected after 30 seconds).
- Hit any key to verify that Secure Boot is enabled, or wait 5 seconds to automatically continue.
Step 3: Image Selection
Step 3
Select Image and Configuration
Make the following selections at each menu:
- WinPE Setup Menu: Select 3. GEA Shopfloor
- GCCH Enrollment Profile: Select 1. No Office
- Shopfloor PC Type: Select 5. Display
- Display Type: Select 2. Dashboard
Note:
The enrollment profile and PC type selections determine what software and configuration will be applied after imaging completes.
Step 4: Imaging
Step 4
Start Imaging
- Once GE Image Setup launches, click Start.
- From this point the process is mostly automated.
- Note the Serial Number displayed on screen.
- Provide the serial number to Patrick and let him know it's a Shopfloor Display.
- When imaging completes, the PC will reboot into Windows.
- Once Windows begins loading, unplug the ethernet cable from the PXE switch and plug it into an internet-connected port.
Important: Switch network cable after reboot!
The first-logon setup requires internet connectivity to complete GCCH enrollment. The PC will wait at a "Waiting for internet connectivity..." prompt until a connection is available. Unplug from the PXE switch and plug into the corporate network.
Do not power off or disconnect the MicroPC during imaging.
The imaging process will take several minutes. The PC will reboot automatically when complete.
Imaging Complete
Once the process finishes and the PC reboots, the Shopfloor Dashboard display configuration will be applied automatically during the first logon sequence.