When you have created the task sequence to deploy Windows 7 to the reference computer and captured an image of the reference computer, start the task sequence. Create the operating system capture by using the Task Sequence Media Wizard in the Configuration Manager console.

Deploy Windows 7 and capture an image of the reference computer by:

·     Adding the reference computer to the Configuration Manager site database as described in Step 4-1: Add the Reference Computer to the Configuration Manager Site Database

·     Creating a collection that contains the reference computer you just added as described in Step 4-2: Create a Collection That Contains the Reference Computer

·     Deploy the reference computer task sequence as described in Step 4-3: Deploy the Reference Computer Task Sequence

·     Using the Task Sequence Media Wizard to create a task sequence bootable media disk as described in Step 4-4: Create the Task Sequence Bootable Media

·     Starting the reference computer with the task sequence bootable media disk as described in Step 4-5: Start the Reference Computer with the Task Sequence Bootable Media

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Quick Start Guide for Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Step 4-1: Add the Reference Computer to the Configuration Manager Site Database
Step 4-2: Create a Collection That Contains the Reference Computer
Step 4-3: Deploy the Reference Computer Task Sequence
Step 4-4: Create the Task Sequence Bootable Media
Step 4-5: Start the Reference Computer with the Task Sequence Bootable Media