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PXE Boot Problems

PXE Bios Settings

A typical server BIOS settings should look like:

Advanced -> Boot features -> Re-try boot [Legacy Boot]
Advanced -> Boot features -> Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On]
Boot -> Boot Mode Select [Legacy]
Boot -> Boot Option #1 [Network]
Boot -> Boot Option #X [Disabled]

If you prefer UEFI Boot, your settings should look like:

Advanced -> Boot features -> Re-try boot [EFI Boot]
Advanced -> Boot features -> Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On]
Boot -> Boot Mode Select [UEFI]
Boot -> Boot Option #1 [UEFI Network]
Boot -> Boot Option #X [Disabled]

Switch Configuration

See Networking & Switches.