Chapter 1
Setting Up the ReadyBoard 800
ReadyBoard 800
QuickStart Guide
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f) Check other settings, and select
Save Changes and Exit (This
reboots the system).
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Check the other BIOS settings, including those related to the
floppy drive before exiting BIOS setup.
The default settings for the shared floppy/parallel connector set
Floppy to [Enabled] and the Parallel (LPT1) port to [Disabled].
g) For LAN Boot, go to PXE BIOS
Setup after rebooting
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Enter PXE BIOS when you see the following prompt on screen:
Initializing Intel (R) Boot Agent Vx.x.xx
PXE v2.0 Build xxx (WfM 2.0)
Press Ctrl + Alt + B to configure …
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If you miss this message, reboot the system and press Ctrl + S
early in the boot process. Make the necessary changes in the
PXE BIOS Setup before continuing.
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Refer to the LAN Boot Note at the bottom of this page, the
contents of Appendix C in the ReadyBoard 800 Reference
Manual, and the LAN Boot subdirectory under Software on the
ReadyBoard 800 Doc & SW CD-ROM for more information.
20) Install the desired
Operating System (OS)
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Use the LAN Boot feature to load the boot (OS) image onto the
HDD or CF card.
Or
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Locate the desired Operating System (OS) diskette(s) or CD-ROM
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the OS and
the necessary drivers.
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For Windows Operating Systems, some of the necessary drivers
may be found on the manufacturer’s installation CD-ROM.
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For other Operating Systems, some or all of the necessary drivers
may be found on the manufacturer’s diskette(s) or CD-ROM.
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If you require drivers that are not available on the OS manufacturer’s
diskette(s) or CD-ROM, refer to Installing Software, Drivers, and
Utilities in Chapter 2 and the ReadyBoard 800 software directory on
the ReadyBoard 800 Doc & SW CD-ROM for instructions.
NOTE
The ReadyBoard 800 ships from the factory configured for CRT support
only. Ampro provides LVDS flat panel support for flat panels with specific
resolutions.
If you have questions about the flat panels, contact Technical Support
through Virtual Technician on the web site for help in setting up the flat
panel configurations. Refer also to the ReadyBoard 800 Reference Manual
and the Release Notes for additional instructions and information when
customizing the BIOS to a particular flat panel.
NOTE
LAN Boot Feature – If you wish to use the LAN Boot feature, there is more
to the process than just moving the Ethernet connection to the top of the boot
order and selecting the correct PXE BIOS Setup options. You will also need
a PXE server with its tools and utilities, which Ampro does not provide. For
more information, including the PXE BIOS settings, refer to Appendix C of
the ReadyBoard 800 Reference Manual. There is also information in the
LAN Boot subdirectory under the Software menu on the ReadyBoard 800
Doc & SW CD-ROM.
