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☐ Save changes and exit BIOS.<br> | ☐ Save changes and exit BIOS.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 12:44, 19 September 2013
☐ Connect to the Free Geek network via an ethernet cable. You can find these in all Reuse areas.
☐ 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.
☐ 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.
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.