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-;How to access the Network Boot Menu:
+[[Category:Delete]]
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-Connect to the Free Geek network via an ethernet cable. You can find these in the Build room, and most Reuse areas.
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-Boot to BIOS.
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-Set the boot order settings:
-*Optical Drive first
-*Hard Drive second
-*Network/PXE/LAN boot last
-*Other options can can be ignored.
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-Save changes and exit BIOS.
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-Boot to the network.
-*The process is similar to entering BIOS. You can usually hit a shortcut key right after startup.
-*F12 is the most common shortcut key. Otherwise look for a boot device list key.
-*If there is no hard drive or optical disk installed in your system, you should automatically boot to the network menu.
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-;Troubleshooting steps:
-*Check the ethernet cable you are using for damage. These cables are used a lot, and wear out.
-*Double-check your BIOS boot order settings. They may not have saved for various reasons.
-*Check to see if there is a light on the laptop's ethernet port; this light shows that the port recognizes the cable. If you think the port is broken, ask your instructor for help.
-[[Category:Laptops]]