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2. Configuring PXE Boot for NIC on LPe16202, OCe10100, and OCe11100-series Adapters

Using the PXESelect Utility

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performed in the UEFI configuration utility. See chapter 11., “Configuring UEFI

for Ethernet,” on page 1625 for more information.

Setting Up a PXE Bootable Network

After the PXE boot BIOS initializes, you can use the PXESelect utility to set up a PXE

bootable network by configuring your controllers.
To configure controllers for PXE boot:
1. At the Controller Selection Menu, use the <Tab> key to select the controller you

want to configure and press <Enter>.

Figure 2-2 Controller Selection Menu

Note: The Controller Selection Menu only appears if there are two or more

adapters connected.

The Controller Configuration menu appears.

Figure 2-3 Controller Configuration Menu

Depending on the adapter, one or more of the following options will be displayed:

MultiChannel Mode – when multichannel is enabled, you can access up to eight

virtual network interfaces.

For additional information on Multichannel Mode, see “Configuring Universal

Multichannel” on page 1528.

Note: If you are using an IBM adapter, see “Configuring Multichannel for IBM

Adapters” on page 1530 for additional information on Multichannel

Mode.

Note: A reboot will occur when you exit the PXESelect utility if the

Multichannel Mode has changed since the last boot.

Advanced Mode Support – Advanced Mode support is enabled by default on

OCe11100-series 2-port and 4-port controllers and the LPe16202/OCe15100

converged fabric adapter (CFA). Advanced Mode support enables you to run

Advanced Mode-aware drivers that provide advanced capabilities. For

additional information on configuring Advanced Mode, see “Advanced Mode

Support” on page 1523.

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