DreamQuest Mass Installation

In this step, we will clone the disk image containing DreamQuest 1.0, which was installed using OEM installation mode, onto another SSD or NVMe drive. This process ensures that the new disk is an exact replica of the original, including the pre-installed system, configurations, and optimizations tailored for DreamQuest Mini PC.
 

By cloning the disk instead of performing a fresh installation, you can quickly deploy DreamQuest 1.0 on multiple devices while preserving all pre-configured settings, drivers, and performance tweaks. This method is ideal for mass deployment, system backup, or upgrading to a faster storage device without the need for reinstallation.
 

In the following steps, We will clone a DreamQuest 1.0 installed disk, which was set up using OEM installation mode, to another SSD/NVMe inside an external USB enclosure. This method ensures that the new disk retains the OEM pre-configuration, allowing for quick deployment on multiple devices.

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Requirements

  • Source Disk: The internal SSD/NVMe with DreamQuest 1.0 OEM installation
  • Target Disk: A new SSD/NVMe placed in an external USB enclosure
  • USB Flash Drive: At least 8GB, containing the DreamQuest 1.0 Live ISO
  • Software Tools: dd, partclone, or Clonezilla

 

 

Step-by-Step Cloning Process

 

Step 1: Prepare the USB Flash Drive

  • Download the DreamQuest 1.0 ISO.
  • Create a bootable USB drive using:
    • Rufus (Windows)
    • Balena Etcher (Linux/macOS)
    • dd command in Linux:

sudo dd if=dreamquest-1.0.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress && sync

                (Replace /dev/sdX with your USB device ID.)_

Insert the USB drive into the target PC.

Step 2: Connect the External SSD/NVMe Enclosure

  • Place the new SSD/NVMe into the external USB enclosure.
  • Connect the enclosure to the PC via USB 3.0 or USB-C for faster cloning speed.
  • Ensure the system detects the external SSD/NVMe.

 

Step 3: Boot into DreamQuest 1.0 Live Mode

  • Power on the PC and enter BIOS/UEFI (F2, F12, or Del).
  • Select the USB drive as the primary boot device.
  • Choose "Try DreamQuest OS without Installing" from the boot menu.

 

Step 4: Identify Disks

  • Open a Konsole terminal emulator
  • List all connected storage devices:

lsblk

Example output:

NAME   MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINTS
loop0    7:0    0  3.1G  1 loop /rofs
sr0     11:0    1  3.2G  0 rom  /cdrom (Drive with Live ISO)
vda    253:0    0   80G  0 disk
└─vda1 253:1    0   80G  0 part (Source: DreamQuest 1.0 OEM installation)
vdb    253:16   0   80G  0 disk
└─vdb1 253:17   0   80G  0 part (Target: External SSD/NVMe via USB)
 

Step 5: Clone the OEM Installation Disk

Option 1: Using dd (Bit-by-Bit Clone - Preserves OEM Setup)
(Slow but exact copy, including partitions & OEM pre-configurations)

sudo dd if=/dev/vda1 of=/dev/vdb1 bs=4M status=progress
  • /dev/vda1 = Source disk (OEM-installed DreamQuest 1.0)
  • /dev/vdb1 = Target disk (external SSD/NVMe)
  • This will take time, depending on the disk size and USB speed.

Option 2: Using partclone (Faster, Filesystem-Level Clone - Retains OEM Mode)

  • Install partclone in the Live session:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install partclone -y
  • Clone the disk:

sudo partclone.dd -s /dev/sda -o /dev/sdb

Option 3: Using Clonezilla (Interactive UI for OEM Clone)

  • Install Clonezilla:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install clonezilla -y
  • Start Clonezilla:

sudo clonezilla
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to "Device-to-Device Disk Clone", ensuring that all OEM partitions are cloned properly.

Step 6: Finalize & Test the Cloned OEM Disk

  • Once cloning is complete, shut down the system:

poweroff
  • Remove the USB flash drive and disconnect the external SSD/NVMe.
  • Insert the new SSD/NVMe into the target DreamQuest Mini PC.
  • Power on the PC and verify that it boots into DreamQuest 1.0 OEM setup mode, prompting the end user for their final system setup.

 

 

Why Clone an OEM Installation?

  • Pre-configured setup – Ensures all DreamQuest 1.0 configurations remain intact
  • Faster deployment – No need to manually install OS on multiple devices
  • Consistent experience – Each DreamQuest Mini PC will have the same default settings
  • Retains OEM mode – When the end user boots the system, they will be prompted to complete setup as if it were a fresh install

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