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Keeping the Surface Connect port and making the Surface Dock compatible with the Surface Pro 3 in the process instead of replacing it with a symmetrical and reversible USB-C port is a tradeoff I posit Microsoft thinks is worthwhile at this stage.
1. For how, see: How to Boot from a USB Drive within Windows 8 and 8.1. To Boot Directly from USB Drive on Surface. OPTION TWO. 1. While Surface is turned off, connect a bootable USB drive to the USB port. 2. Press and hold the volume-down button.(see screenshot below). 3. Press and release the power button.(see screenshot below). 4. When the Surface logo appears, release the volume-down button. Surface will now boot from the USB drive.. While Surface is turned off, connect a bootable USB drive to the USB port. 2. Press and hold the volume-down button. (see screenshot below). 3. Press and release the power button. (see screenshot below). 4. When the Surface logo appears, release the volume-down button. Surface will now boot from the USB drive.