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Boot from USB (Arm)

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This test verifies that a computer can boot Windows from all exposed USB 2.x and 3.x ports. This is used for Windows 8 features such as Recovery and Portable Workspaces.

Test details

   
Specifications
  • System.Fundamentals.USBBoot.BootFromUSB
Platforms
    Supported Releases
    • Windows 10
    • Windows 10, version 1511
    • Windows 10, version 1607
    • Windows 10, version 1703
    • Windows 10, version 1709
    • Windows 10, version 1803
    • Windows 10, version 1809
    • Windows 10, version 1903
    • Next update to Windows 10
    Expected run time (in minutes) 15
    Category Scenario
    Timeout (in minutes) 900
    Requires reboot false
    Requires special configuration true
    Type automatic

     

    Additional documentation

    Tests in this feature area might have additional documentation, including prerequisites, setup, and troubleshooting information, that can be found in the following topic(s):

    Running the test

    Before you run the test, complete the test setup as described in the test requirements: WDTF System Fundamentals Testing Prerequisites. In addition, insert a bootable USB storage device, at least 500MB in size or larger. If the test system has PC\AT firmware, configure it to boot from USB first.

    The test will do the following steps:

    1. Provision the USB Drive with Windows PE.

    2. Restart the host operating system and attempt to boot from the USB drive.

    3. Restart the system from the USB drive three times.

    4. Boot back into to host operating system and format the USB drive.

    Note

       You must insert the USB drive into a 3.0 port if there is one on the machine, otherwise the test will fail. Additionally, you must provide the supplemental content (a Windows PE image capable of booting on the Arm system).

     

    Troubleshooting

    For generic troubleshooting of HLK test failures, see Troubleshooting Windows HLK Test Failures.

    For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting System Fundamentals Testing.

    This test will always return Pass or Fail. To review test details, review the test log from Windows Hardware Lab Kit (Windows HLK) Studio. The test will only fail if the system doesn't support creating firmware boot entries, boot from USB, or if the USB drive is not enumerated during warm reboot.

    More information

    Parameters

    Parameter name Parameter description
    CopyPathPWLogoDir
    LocalPWTestPath
    LLU_LclAdminUsr
    LLU_NetAccessOnly
    WIMSourceFile Source WinPE image file path on the HCK server.