Device Provisioning Guide
What is Device Provisioning?
Device provisioning is the process of installing or reimaging a computer with the TechLit OS. This is the first step for setting up a new machine or recovering an existing one.
The entire process involves two main steps:
- Booting from the USB Drive
- Running the Installation Commands
Step 1: Booting The USB Drive
To begin, you must boot the computer from the TechLit Installer USB drive.
Power off the computer
Ensure the device is completely powered off.
Plug in the USB drive
Insert the provided TechLit USB drive into a USB port on the computer.
Access the Boot Menu and Select the USB
Power on the computer and immediately use the manufacturer’s specific key to open the one-time boot menu.
Click here to see boot menu keys for common brands
- Most Devices: Repeatedly press
F12during startup. - HP: Repeatedly press
F9. - Dell / Lenovo: Repeatedly press
F12. - Acer: Repeatedly press
F12orESC. - Apple: Press and hold the
Alt(Option) key before the startup chime. - Chromebooks: Press
ESCrepeatedly. - Surface Laptops: Press and hold the
Volume Downbutton, then press and release the power button.
Tip
If your key isn’t listed, the startup screen often briefly displays the correct key. You can also search online for “[Your Computer Brand and Model] boot menu key”.
From the menu that appears, select the USB drive and press Enter. Always prefer a UEFI boot option if available.
Once successfully booted, you will see the TechLit Installer menu.
Next Step
Now that you have booted into the installer, you are ready to run the installation commands.