Using Pxe Boot To Load An Operating System - Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual

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Using PXE Boot to Load an Operating System

The Thor VM3 supports PXE boot. The following are required for PXE boot:
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The Thor VM3 supports legacy PXE boot and UFE mode PXE boot.
To Use Legacy Mode PXE Boot:
1. Start the Thor VM3.
2. When the Press F2 for System Utilities prompt is displayed at power up, press the
3. Select the Main tab on the BIOS screen.
4. Set Network Stack to Disabled.
5. Select the Boot tab in the BIOS.
6. Set PCI LAN first in the boot priority list.
Note: Rather than change the boot order in the BIOS, press F5 as the Thor VM3 boots and use
the menu presented to select PCI LAN as the boot device. After this boot up, the Thor VM3
returns to the default boot device shown in the BIOS.
7. Select the Exit tab in the BIOS.
8. Choose Exit Saving Changes and press Enter.
9. The Thor VM3 reboots and the OS load process begins.
10. Follow any on-screen prompts to select and load the desired OS.
11. If the server is not found, the Thor VM3 proceeds to the next device in the boot
To Use UFE Mode PXE Boot:
1. Start the Thor VM3.
2. When the Press F2 for System Utilities prompt is displayed at power up, press the
3. Select the Main tab on the BIOS screen.
4. Set Network Stack to Enabled.
5. Select the Boot tab in the BIOS.
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Save Changes
A server containing the installation files.
A wired connection from the server to the Thor VM3.
An external keyboard connected to the Thor VM3.
P2 key on the Thor VM3 or the F2 key on an external keyboard to enter BIOS setup.
priority list.
P2 key on the Thor VM3 or the F2 key on an external keyboard to enter BIOS setup.