4–Boot Configuration
PXE Boot Setup
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PXE Boot Setup
The Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE) allows a workstation to boot from a
server on a network prior to booting the operating system on the local hard drive.
Configuring PXE Boot
This section provides procedures for configuring the QME8242 to perform PXE
boot.
To configure PXE boot:
1.
During POST, press CTRL+Q to enter the
QLogic QME8242 CNA
Function Configuration
window.
2.
On the Function Configuration main window, ensure that the
Protocol
is set to
PXE
, as shown in
Figure 4-1
.
Figure 4-1. QLogic QME8242 CNA Function Configuration
3.
Press ESC to exit.
4.
Select
Save changes
to save your edits, exit, and reboot the system.
5.
During POST, press F2 to enter the Dell BIOS system.
6.
Select
Boot Settings
, and then press ENTER, as shown in
Figure 4-2
.
