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- How to access the Network Boot Menu
Connect to the Free Geek network via an ethernet cable. You can find these in the Build room, and most Reuse areas.
Boot to BIOS.
Set the boot order settings:
- Optical Drive first
- Hard Drive second
- Network/PXE/LAN boot last
- Other options can can be ignored.
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.