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3 Reboot the computer.
The MBA attempts to boot from the network using the default boot method PXE. To
change the default boot method or any other MBA configurations, press Ctrl+Alt+B
when the following message appears:
Initializing MBA. Press Ctrl+Alt+B to configure...
If the network boot fails, the following message appears:
Network boot aborted, press any key to continue
The BIOS continues to the next device in the boot order (for example, the local hard
drive).
Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs
To enable a non-BBS BIOS-compatible computer to boot from the network using the MBA
boot ROM:
1 Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled.
See “Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting” on page 49 for instructions.
2 Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network.
To change the default boot setting or any other MBA configurations, use the
MBACFG utility or press Ctrl+Alt+B when the following message appears:
Initializing MBA. Press Ctrl+Alt+B to configure...
Disabling the 3Com Logo
To disable the 3Com logo that appears during startup:
1 Make sure that the NIC, the network driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program
are installed.
2 Open the Windows Start menu.
3 Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.
4 Click 3Com NIC Doctor.
The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.
5 On the General screen, make sure that the check box next to Show 3Com Logo on
Startup is not selected.
6 Exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program.
NOTE: To cancel the network boot, press Esc anytime during the network boot
process.
NOTE: For more information on using, configuring, and troubleshooting the MBA
boot ROM, refer to the Managed PC Boot Agent User Guide, located with the
MBA software on the 3Com Installation CD.
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