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| − | ☐ | + | ☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench. <br> |
{{Template:Laptop_Boot_Order}} | {{Template:Laptop_Boot_Order}} | ||
☐ Save changes and exit BIOS.<br> | ☐ Save changes and exit BIOS.<br> | ||
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| + | '''Note:''' <br> | ||
| + | If there is no hard drive or optical disk installed in your system, it should automatically boot to the network menu. If not, you may have to Network Boot manually: | ||
*The process is similar to entering BIOS. You can usually hit a shortcut key right after startup. | *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 | + | *F12 is the most common shortcut key. Otherwise look for a boot device list key. |
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'''Troubleshooting steps:'''<br> | '''Troubleshooting steps:'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 19 September 2013
☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench.
☐ Boot into BIOS.
☐ Find the section for setting boot options. Set the following boot order:
First: Optical Drive Second: Hard Drive Third: Network Device (also called LAN, Onboard NIC, or PXE)
- Disable or ignore other devices.
☐ Save changes and exit BIOS.
Note:
If there is no hard drive or optical disk installed in your system, it should automatically boot to the network menu. If not, you may have to Network Boot manually:
- 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.
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.