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2.2. Intel Boot Agent / PXE
The Intel Boot Agent is a software product that allows the EUROCOM 450 to boot using a program code image supplied
by a remote server. The Intel Boot Agent complies with the Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE) Version 2.1
Specification.
2.2.1. Boot Agent Setup
To enter the Boot Agent setup, press Ctrl+S on the keyboard while the POST is running.
2.2.2. Setup Screen options
The setup contains a singe screen with four options.
Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.19
Setup Menu
Network Boot Protocol
Boot Order
Show Setup Promt
Setup Menu Wait Time
PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment)
Try local drives first, then network
Enabled
2 seconds
Select remote boot protocol.
<ESC> <SPACE> <ENTER> <E>
Cancel Changes Change Value Next Option Save Configuration
Figure 2.1: Intel Boot Agent Setup Screen
Network Boot Protocol
This option selects a remote boot protocol. At this time is “PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) “ the only possible
selection.
Boot Order
This option selects the boot order between local drives and network boot.