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February 6th, 2012 15:00
disable PXE boot on PowerEdge 860
I have a Dell PowerEdge 860 with BIOS version A04(07/24/2007) with following boot order:
1) IDE CD-ROM device
2) Hard drive C:
In case I configure both GigE interfaces in BIOS to "Enabled without PXE" I'll end up with "No PXE-capable device available" prompt:
http://s18.postimage.org/jjrsg0vif/boot1.jpg
..and I need to press F1 key in order to boot from HDD. Now if I configure both GigE interfaces to "Enabled with PXE" then I'll end up with "boot from" prompt:
http://s16.postimage.org/6wb2d867n/boot2.jpg
Is it possible to disable PXE boot on PE860? This is a rather disturbing as in case of reload, the server would not boot up automatically :emotion-43:
PS if any additional information is needed, please feel free to ask!
DELL-Willy M
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February 6th, 2012 17:00
You can enter the F2 BIOS then enter the Integrated Devices submenu and select the embedded GB nic. Then you can enable or disable the PXE boot option. Changes take effect after the system reboots.
Let us know if you have any further questions.
m4rtin
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February 7th, 2012 15:00
In case I choose "Enabled without PXE" for both NIC's(http://s13.postimage.org/czf9nr4h1/photo.jpg) and have following "Boot sequence":
http://s18.postimage.org/6jir4axsn/photo_2.jpg
..then I still end up with "No PXE-capable device available" prompt:
http://s18.postimage.org/jjrsg0vif/boot1.jpg
For some reason the server tries to boot from PXE device :emotion-43: For example even if I shut down the server, insert bootable CD("IDE CD-ROM device" is a first bootable device) and power on the machine, I'm able to boot from the CD only if I press F1 key as shown here: http://s18.postimage.org/jjrsg0vif/boot1.jpg
Any suggestions or ideas, why server forces boot from PXE?
DELL-Willy M
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February 7th, 2012 16:00
I would look to clear the NVRAM on the server if the boot sequence continues to not respond properly. First power down the server and remove all power cords to the server. There is a small set up pins and jumpers on the motherboard in between the Memory slots and the sata connectors. You would need to move the NVRAM jumper over one position to cover the pin that is uncovered then turn the server on for a couple minutes. Then shut down again and move the jumper back to the default position. Now you can check how the server is responding.
I would look to clear the NVRAM on the server if the boot sequence continues to not respond properly. First power down the server and remove all power cords to the server. There is a small set up pins and jumpers on the motherboard in between the Memory slots and the sata connectors. You would need to move the NVRAM jumper over one position to cover the pin that is uncovered then turn the server on for a couple minutes. Then shut down again and move the jumper back to the default position. Now you can check how the server is responding.
NVRAM_CLR
The configuration settings in NVRAM are retained at system boot (default).
The configuration settings in NVRAM are cleared at next system boot.
theflash1932
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February 7th, 2012 16:00
I would think that turning off PXE on the NIC's would disable the boot device listing, but check to see if you need to manually disable PXE/network in your boot order (may show enabled/disabled by checkmark, etc.).