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When using the ImageUltra Builder program on a non-Lenovo branded computer, the presence or absence
of a pre-existing service partition affects what takes place during deployment. A service partition on a
non-Lenovo branded computer is typically the result of a previous deployment of a Smart Image using the
ImageUltra Builder program or the installation of the Rescue and Recovery retail product. If a Smart Image
is deployed to a non-Lenovo branded computer, the Rescue and Recovery product and any backup files
stored locally on the primary hard disk will be lost.
The following table shows how the deployment behavior changes on a non-Lenovo branded computer based
on the conditions that exist before an image is deployed.
Notes:
1. On non-Lenovo branded computers, the use of driver maps and the sourcing of device-driver modules
from an existing service partition are limited to Portable-Sysprep Images and Ultra-Portable Images that
use an I386, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 base operating-system module.
2. You also can use the following table to determine the behavior for a direct-network install that specifies
the use of a service partition for console-side recovery purposes.
Table 5. Staging area behavior - non-Lenovo branded computers
Maps deployed Service partition present Description
Base map and driver maps No • Create a service partition in the front
or back, depending on the base map.
• Deploy the Smart Image as defined
in the base and driver maps to the
service partition.
Base map only
Service partition - Front Yes - Front
Service partition - Front Yes - Back
Service partition - Back Yes - Front
Service partition - Back Yes - Back
• Create new service partition at the
front of the hard disk drive.
• Move the necessary modules from
the existing service partition to the
new partition.
• Delete the old service partition.
• Deploy the image.
Note: If a driver map is not used under
these conditions, and no device drivers
are in the existing service partition,
setup will use the native Windows
device drivers and some features might
not be enabled or optimized.
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