Fresh install of Windows 8 on Zenbook Prime with UEFI

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If USB is not listed in BIOS as a boot option, does that mean the machine can’t boot from USB?
Asus UEFI/BIOS options - How to boot from DVD?

I have purchased a new Asus Zenbook Prime (UX31A) with Windows 8 preinstalled. To prepare a clean install without any bloatware I wanted to create an image of the whole SSD, because it seems there is no application to create some Recovery DVDs because there exists a complete recovery partition.

To create an image I have a connected an external CD drive to boot a Live CD, however there is no way to actually boot from it (maybe UEFI prevents this?).

What do you suggest - how should I boot from my CD to create an image?

Christian Ivicevic

Posted 2012-12-28T17:55:03.477

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Question was closed 2012-12-29T04:54:48.773

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See whether Asus single boot option and If USB is not listed in BIOS as a boot option, does that mean the machine can't boot from USB? help.

– Karan – 2012-12-28T18:41:21.803

Are you sure there isn't a recovery media creator? There should be an AI Recovery application that will allow you to create media. – ernie – 2012-12-28T18:46:34.587

@ernie: No there is none - I was surprised, too. – Christian Ivicevic – 2012-12-28T18:50:02.983

@Karan: Your second link helped me, I will post an answer! – Christian Ivicevic – 2012-12-28T18:50:21.317

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With Karan's link to my question I was able to boot from CD. First in the Setup I have disabled Security > Secure Boot Control, I have disabled Boot > Fast Boot and enabled Boot > Launch CSM for legacy support. Now it boots from CD!

Christian Ivicevic

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