Installing Clean Windows 8 on Samsung 700T

Installing Clean Windows 8 on Samsung 700T

I had significant issues with 700T when I originally did an inplace upgrade of 700T. I went from Windows 7 to Windows 8 Developer Preview.  It caused the tablet to crash constantly even after driver updates and all the possible windows update.

determined to do a clean install, I downloaded:

1. Windows USB Boot Tool
   http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
2. Windows 8 Release Preview ISO
   http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/release-preview

I used the above tool to install windows 8. First problem i hit was that I wasnt even able to boot from USB. the thing is, I couldn't even figure out hot to get to the bios! there is no Post on these tablet things.  So thats why I am posting tips and tricks on something so simple.

Checklist 

1. Boot into BIOS
2. Enable legacy USB from bios
3. plug in the usb keyboard
4. change the boot order.
5. unplug keyboard and plug the USB stick in
6. install Win 8
7. Unpluge after the initial installation is done (important)
8. continue with setup

Legend

note that with the slate, you can use the volume keys + other buttons to adjust certain bios settings.

  

Details

1. Boot into Bios

While holding down the windows button (menu button?), press the power button.  the tablet should be able to boot into the BIOS immediately.  you may get the prompt to choose your boot options first. if that is the case, use your volume button to select setup and press the screen lock button to select.

what you may see first

BIOS screen

2. Enable legacy USB from bios

I couldn't get my generic dell keyboard to work with the tablet initially (you will need it to change boot order).  hold down the screen lock button and press on the volume button to select the advanced tab. change the Legacy USB support from "disabled" to "enabled".  I enabled other settings just because i was frustrated.

5!                                                                              "three sir!"

 

3! plug in the usb keyboard

4. change the boot order.

Repeat step 1 and get to the BIO again, this time select the Boot tab and you will be able to change your boot order via your keyboard

The rest can be done by following my earlier guide.  you will have to unplug your USB after the first initial reboot, or else you will contine to come back to the intial setup screen over and over again :0)

enjoy!