Todd the offline update I linked to above will resolve that problem, no need to boot to os to replace the firmware
as regards the bios date/time see ? http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/11016-how-can-i-sync-the-bios-date-in-winpe-to-avoid-pxe-boot-failure-with-system-center-2012-r2-configuration-manager/ On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 5:20 PM, Merenda, Kenneth <[email protected] > wrote: > I have never had a problem with PXE and the SP3 MS Dock. I usually use > boot media with the dock, but PXE works for me. > > > > *Kenneth Merenda* > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Chris Carbone > *Sent:* Thursday, October 23, 2014 9:55 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [mssms] imaging Surface Pro 3 via docking station > > > > I thought Microsoft has stated you must use the MS USB Ethernet adapter > for PXE? > > > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On > Behalf Of *Bradley, Matt > *Sent:* Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:00 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [mssms] imaging Surface Pro 3 via docking station > > > > Never got an error, it would just time out looking for the PXE server, and > then boot on into the OS that was already preloaded. I went through MS > support on that one, and after checking PXE settings (we’re using IP > helper, which I’m told is necessary to image UEFI devices), and confirming > those were good, it was recommended to get a MS USB Ethernet adapter. Go > that, plugged it in, and it immediately saw that PXE connection and acted > normal from there out. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On > Behalf Of *Niall Brady > *Sent:* Thursday, October 23, 2014 8:33 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [mssms] imaging Surface Pro 3 via docking station > > > > thanks Matt, what error did you get when you tried through the docking > station ? > > > > On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Bradley, Matt <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I never could get our Surface Pro 3’s to PXE boot through the docking > station. I had to get the official USB Ethernet adapter from Microsoft, > and then it immediately saw the PXE server. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Niall Brady > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:55 AM > *To:* [email protected]; [email protected] > *Subject:* [mssms] imaging Surface Pro 3 via docking station > > > > hi, > > as I don't have access to a SP3 docking station i'd like to know if any of > you lot have tried imaging the Surface Pro 3 while plugged into the docking > station using the built-in gigabit nic on the back of the dock, > > if so, did you image via Configuration Manager or MDT and how was the > experience (any issues or gotchas from using the DOCK versus traditional > usb dongle nic for imaging)? > > let me know please and thanks in advance > > cheers > niall > > > > > > > > > > > > This electronic mail transmission may contain confidential information > intended only for the use of the individual(s) identified as addressee(s). > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance > on the contents of this electronic mail transmission is strictly > prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify > me by telephone immediately. > > > >
