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Enable Network Startup in BIOS

Network Boot is done through the PXE protocol. All computers will provide BIOS settings for the boot of the computer. Typically, the network adapter on the motherboard and the BIOS also provide the Network Boot option. To use the computer with OSIM, Network Boot should be the first boot device. The following screenshot shows Network Boot selected as the first boot device in the BIOS Setup Utility:

Screenshot showing network boot as the first boot device in the BIOS Setup Utility

Old computers without an onboard network adapter need a network card with support for Network Boot. These cards typically have separate configuration tools.