Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
This section explains how to configure the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) boot ROM to boot from the network.
NOTE: For detailed 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.
Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
The default NIC boot ROM setting is Disabled. This setting must be enabled to boot from the network.
To enable or disable the NIC boot ROM setting:
1Make sure that the NIC is installed and is connected to the network and that the NIC driver is installed.
2Open the Windows Start menu.
3Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.
4Click 3Com NIC Doctor.
The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.
5Select the Configuration tab.
The Configuration screen appears.
6Under Network Parameter, select NetBoot ROM.
7Open the Set Value list box and select Enabled to enable the boot ROM or Disabled to disable the boot ROM.
8Click OK to save the setting and exit the program.
Booting From the Network
The boot process for the MBA boot ROM varies depending on the type of computer you have (BBS
If your computer was purchased recently, it may be BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) BIOS- compatible. The BBS determines how the system BIOS identifies boot devices in a computer (such as a
Refer to your computer documentation if you do not know which type of computer you have.
BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs
To enable a BBS
1Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled.
See the previous section, “Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting,” for instructions.
2Set the MBA manually as the first boot device in the computer BIOS.
Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on accessing and configuring the computer BIOS.
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