x86: Booting the Client Over the Network By Using PXE

To install the system over the network, you must instruct the client system to boot over the network. Enable PXE network boot on the client system by using the BIOS setup program in the system BIOS, the network adapter BIOS, or both. On some systems, you must also adjust the boot device priority list so that network boot is attempted before booting from other devices. See the manufacturer's documentation for each setup program, or watch for setup program instructions during boot.

During the installation, answer the system configuration questions, if you are prompted.

After the system boots and installs over the network, instruct the system to boot from the disk drive on subsequent boots.

Some PXE-capable network adapters have a feature that enables PXE boot if you type a particular keystroke in response to a brief boot-time prompt. This feature enables you to boot over the network with PXE without modifying the PXE settings. If your adapter does not have this feature, disable PXE in the BIOS setup when the system reboots after installation. The system then boots from the disk drive.