HTTPs Boot User's Guide

Launch HTTPs Boot

Prerequisites

  • Ensure that your system is connected to an electrical outlet.
  • Ensure that the UEFI network stack is enabled.
  • Ensure that the HTTP(s) Boot Feature is enabled.
  • Select the required boot mode.
  • Ensure that the CA certificate is uploaded.

Steps

  1. Turn on or restart your computer.
  2. Press the F12 key until the one time boot menu is displayed.
    NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo is displayed, wait until you see the Windows desktop, restart your computer, and try again. When your system turns on, keep tapping the F12 key continuously for the one-time boot menu to appear.
  3. Go to UEFI Boot Devices.
    Figure 1. One Time Boot Menu
    Screenshot of One Time Boot Menu
  4. Select UEFI HTTPs Boot.
    NOTE If the BIOS is admin password protected then you will be prompted to enter the password.
  5. Connect to a wired or wireless network.
    NOTE If a wired network is available, the HTTP(s) Boot Feature uses the wired network as the default interface.
    The following screen with server domain information is displayed when BIOS admin password is not configured or when the password is removed.
    Figure 2. Wired network connection
    Screenshot of HTTPs Boot when connected to a wired network
  6. To connect to a wireless network perform the following steps:
    1. Select a wireless network icon from the list of available networks.
      NOTE The blue bar in the wireless icon indicates the signal strength, and the small lock on the upper right of the icon indicates a secure access point.
      Figure 3. Wireless network connection
      Screenshot of the list of available wireless networks
    2. Depending on the type of wireless network, perform one of the following steps:
    • For a secured wireless network, enter the password and click Connect.
    • For an unsecured wireless network, click Connect.

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