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Article Number: 000152095

Configuring PXE Boot On The Precision Workstation T7610

Summary: This article contains information regarding preboot execution environment (PXE) boot options available for the Precision Workstation T7610.

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Article Content

Symptoms

The Precision Workstation T7610 is equipped with two integrated network interface cards (NICs). Each network adapter is labeled in order (1 and 2).

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Figure 1: Precision T7610 back panel

PXE booting allows a computer to boot an operating system or image from a remote server across a network when a remote image server is configured. End Users wanting to enable PXE booting on the Precision T7610 should follow the guidelines below.

Cause

Note: PXE Booting is ONLY supported on network adapter 1. Network adapter 2 does not support PXE.

Resolution

Enable PXE Booting

Follow these steps to enable PXE Booting on the Precision T7610:

  1. Power on the T6710. Tap F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter System Setup (also known as the BIOS).
  2. In the left navigation pane, select the System Configuration tab.
  3. In the left navigation pane, select Integrated network adapter (this configures network adapter 1, the primary network adapter).
  4. Select the Enabled w/PXE option.
  5. Select Apply, and then Exit.

The computer now attempts to boot to the remote image server after restarting.

Precision T7610 System Setup (BIOS)
Figure 2: Precision T7610 System Setup (BIOS)

Precision T7610 Network configuration options
Figure 3: Precision T7610 Network configuration options

Note: When troubleshooting PXE issues with a Precision T7610, first ensure the network segment containing the PXE image server is attached to network adapter 1. Also, the network adapter must be enabled in the BIOS.

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Article Properties

Affected Product

Precision T7610

Last Published Date

19 Jan 2024

Version

7

Article Type

Solution

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