Enabling Boot Devices In Computer Setup; Considering Boot Order Changes - HP 6720t - Mobile Thin Client Reference Manual

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

The computer will boot from a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in
Computer Setup.
To enable a USB device or a NIC device as a boot device, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into an optional docking device (select
models only), use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations, and
then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the USB legacy support field.
NOTE:
at the factory. To disable or reenable this option, select System Configuration > Port Options.
– or –
To enable a NIC device, use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot Options,
and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the Internal network adapter
boot field.
3. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save
changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE: To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL)
server without using MultiBoot, quickly press
in the lower-right corner of the screen (select models only).

Considering boot order changes

Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations:
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When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start
using the new boot order.
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If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the first of each
type of boot device (except for optical devices).
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Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations.
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The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device
Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the Boot
Options menu of Computer Setup. Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations
because no drive letter is associated with the NIC.
● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in
the boot order.
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The USB Port option must be enabled in order to use USB legacy support. It is enabled
f12 when the "Network Service Boot" message appears
f10 while the