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Configuration
When the computer is first powered-on, the Boot Agent will execute and display
the following message;
Initializing Intel PRO/100+ Boot Agent Version 2.0
Press Ctrl+S to enter the Setup Program.
By default, this message will display for 2 seconds, then attempt to boot from a
local drive. If the attempt to boot from a local drive fails, the agent will attempt
to boot remotely.
To change the configuration of the Boot Agent, press the “Ctrl” key and “S” key
simultaneously during the time that this message is displayed. This will bring up
the Boot Agent configuration screen.
There are 5 configurable parameters. Follow the on-screen instructions to select,
change and save the different parameters. The different parameters are explained
below, with the default parameter listed first.
Boot Protocol
Selections are PXE and RPL. Select PXE for use with Wired for Management
compliant network management programs, such as Intel LANDesk Management
Suite. Select RPL for legacy style remote booting.
PnP/BEV Boot
Selections are Disable and Enable. Select Disable for normal remote boot opera-
tion. Select Enable if you wish to use the computer BIOS boot sequence instead
of the Intel PRO/100+ Boot Agent.
Default Boot
Selections are Local and Network. If Local is selected, the Boot Agent will
attempt to boot from a local drive first, then attempt to boot from the network if
local boot fails. If Network is selected, the Boot Agent will attempt to boot from
the network first.
Local Boot
Selections are Enable and Disable. If Enable is selected, the system will be able
to boot from a local drive (floppy drive or hard drive). If disable is selected, the
system will not be able to boot from a local drive. This will be true regardless of
the Default Boot setting.
Prompt Time
Selections are 2, 3, 5 and 8. The number represents the amount of time in
seconds the “Initializing Intel PRO/100+ Boot Agent Version 2.0 - Press Ctrl+S
to enter the Setup Program.” message is displayed every time the system is
booted.
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