What's the "Boot to NIC" BIOS bo ... ... It was explained to me that this option would force a computer to immediately search for an IP adress or netw ...

Argentum · 05-31-2006, 05:40 AM

It was explained to me that this option would force a computer to immediately search for an IP adress or network OS to log into.
Is this correct, and where could I find instructions on how to set that up?

For example, I have a crappy old notebook that has this option, and I would like to enable it to boot directly (or indirectly, I guess is more accurate) right into my office computer, which is always left on.

Ice-Tea · 05-31-2006, 06:07 AM

I don't think this is to accomplish remote desktop, but rather for remote installation.

Johnmcl7 · 05-31-2006, 06:11 AM

I'm not sure exactly what you're wanting to do, have a read about PXE:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preboot...on_Environment

I've only ever used it for rebuilding computers that have no floppy drive or optical drive.

John

Ice-Tea · 05-31-2006, 06:26 AM

Eeerrhhh... Didn't I just see you on another forum??!?

Argentum · 05-31-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnmcl7

I'm not sure exactly what you're wanting to do, have a read about PXE:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preboot...on_Environment

I've only ever used it for rebuilding computers that have no floppy drive or optical drive.

John

Yes, that was it, I guess. Thanks.

Argentum · 05-31-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice-Tea

Eeerrhhh... Didn't I just see you on another forum??!?

Me?
I doubt it.

digitalpunk · 06-01-2006, 05:24 AM

It is infact for something called PXE boot. In a windows environment I can have a server up and running called a RIS server which holds a generic image of Windows XP with all of my programs/drivers setup on it for my company. Then when I get a new pc in I simply turn the pc on, connect it to the network, do a PXE boot and voila the pc begins installing the o/s with all of my specified programs by its self. Very little user interaction is required if you have your answer file setup correctly. Using windows built in RIS server is a bit of a PITA but if you can get it right it saves alot of time and it's hugely helpful in a corporate environment.

Argentum · 06-01-2006, 05:59 AM

Yes I read about the PXE boot in the link provided, but this is an esaier explaination.
So this basically requires a central server to handle all the terminals that log on?

digitalpunk · 06-02-2006, 10:15 AM

No.

The pc polls servers on the LAN for available installation images and installs an O/S according to what is available to it.
Once the boot process is done the installation of the o/s starts and you just wait until your o/s is ready... if you've done everything right.

05-31-2006, 05:40 AM	#1
Argentum Adios! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 21 Credits: 0	What's the "Boot to NIC" BIOS boot option. It was explained to me that this option would force a computer to immediately search for an IP adress or network OS to log into. Is this correct, and where could I find instructions on how to set that up? For example, I have a crappy old notebook that has this option, and I would like to enable it to boot directly (or indirectly, I guess is more accurate) right into my office computer, which is always left on.

05-31-2006, 06:07 AM	#2
Ice-Tea MXM Upgrade *** Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 241 Credits:** -244	I don't think this is to accomplish remote desktop, but rather for remote installation. __________________ Table of known MXM laptops here. Type II HD4570 512MB DDRII Type II HD4650 1GB DDRII Type HE GTX260 1GB GDDR3 Type HE GTX280 1GB GDDR3 Type B HD4870 1GB GDDR3

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Johnmcl7 Valiant XPS User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,952 Credits: 611	I'm not sure exactly what you're wanting to do, have a read about PXE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preboot...on_Environment I've only ever used it for rebuilding computers that have no floppy drive or optical drive. John __________________ XPS M1710 - C2D 2.33Ghz, 2GB ram, GeForce 7950GTX 512MB, DVD+-RW, 250GB 5,400rpm HD, wi-fi + bluetooth Sony Vaio TX1HP, P-m ULV 1.1Ghz, 1.5GB ram, Intel GMA 915, DVD+-RW, 60GB 4,200rpm HD, Intel 2200 b/g and bluetooth Sony Vaio UX1XN, Core Solo 1.33Ghz, 1GB ram, 32GB SSD, wi-fi + bluetooth

05-31-2006, 06:26 AM	#4
Ice-Tea MXM Upgrade *** Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 241 Credits:** -244	Eeerrhhh... Didn't I just see you on another forum??!? __________________ Table of known MXM laptops here. Type II HD4570 512MB DDRII Type II HD4650 1GB DDRII Type HE GTX260 1GB GDDR3 Type HE GTX280 1GB GDDR3 Type B HD4870 1GB GDDR3

06-01-2006, 05:24 AM	#7
digitalpunk Purist by choice. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 351 Reviews: 1 Credits: -58	It is infact for something called PXE boot. In a windows environment I can have a server up and running called a RIS server which holds a generic image of Windows XP with all of my programs/drivers setup on it for my company. Then when I get a new pc in I simply turn the pc on, connect it to the network, do a PXE boot and voila the pc begins installing the o/s with all of my specified programs by its self. Very little user interaction is required if you have your answer file setup correctly. Using windows built in RIS server is a bit of a PITA but if you can get it right it saves alot of time and it's hugely helpful in a corporate environment. __________________ Asus - Z80K - Clevo - D470K -

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06-01-2006, 05:59 AM	#8
Argentum Adios! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 21 Credits: 0	Yes I read about the PXE boot in the link provided, but this is an esaier explaination. So this basically requires a central server to handle all the terminals that log on?

06-02-2006, 10:15 AM	#9
digitalpunk Purist by choice. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 351 Reviews: 1 Credits: -58	No. The pc polls servers on the LAN for available installation images and installs an O/S according to what is available to it. Once the boot process is done the installation of the o/s starts and you just wait until your o/s is ready... if you've done everything right. __________________ Asus - Z80K - Clevo - D470K -

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