Evaluation copy of Windows 8.1 Enterprise is asking for install key

I downloaded the x64 iso from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx and I am attempting a clean install the thing keeps asking for a KEY.  Which the documentation says it shouldn't do but here I am.  I tried the 4 win 8.1
keys you can get from here.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx
No good. 
So what do I do now.

According to URL "Upon installation, Windows will prompt you to activate. A product key is not required for this software."
I think you should have a skip button during installation.
Can you post the screenshot ?
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