Network Booting Function - NEC VersaPro VC User Manual

• In order to enable WoL, it is necessary to install special software on the
administrator's PC to allow sending of Magic Packets.
• When using the WoL, disable the "Fast Startup" function. For more detailed
information, please refer to "Disabling the "Fast Startup" function" (p.24).
• It is not possible to use WoL in cases where the previous system shutdown (power off, sleep,
or hibernate) was not correctly completed. If this is the case, please turn the power back on,
restart Windows, and once again perform a system shutdown using the correct procedure.
• WoL cannot be used with a hub that only supports a speed of 1000 Mbps. Please
use a hub that supports 10M/100M/1000M Auto-negotiation.
• When using WoL, please ensure that the AC adapter is plugged into your computer
when in hibernation or turned off.
How to configure your computer to allow WoL from when the power is turned off
The following steps can be used to configure your computer to allow WoL from when
the power is turned off.
1
Turn the power on and immediately press <F2> key several times.
The BIOS setup utility will then be displayed.
2
In the [Advanced] menu, set [Remote Power On] to [Enabled].
3
Press the <F10> key.
4
Confirm that [Yes] is selected and then press <Enter>.
These setting values are saved, the BIOS setup utility will finish, and your
computer will restart.
Configuration is now complete.
How to configure your computer to allow WoL from sleep or hibernate mode
Specify the following settings in [Device Manager] -> [Network adapter].
Double click [Network adapter], and double click the displayed LAN adapter.
Check the following items in the [Power Management] tab.
• [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.]
• [Allow this device to wake the computer.]
• [Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer.]
Setup is now complete.
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Network booting function (PXE)
This enables booting via a network, and remote connection to your computer from an
administrator's PC which allows you to do the following.
• Operating system installation
• BIOS flashing (Rewriting the BIOS ROM)
• BIOS configuration changes
As this computer has the UEFI function, it is necessary to change the network boot
server to use the UEFI.
Configuring the BIOS setup utility to enable network booting.
1
Turn the power on and immediately press <F2> key several times.
The BIOS setup utility will then be displayed.
2
In the [Advanced] menu, set [Network Boot Agent] to [Enabled].
3
In [Boot Device Priority] of the [Boot] menu, set [1st Boot] to [Network].
4
Press the <F10> key.
5
Confirm that [Yes] is selected and then press <Enter>.
These setting values are saved, the BIOS setup utility will finish, and your
computer will restart.
This is all you need to do to correctly setup network booting.