Introduction

For some procedures the ByteBlower server must boot from an USB-key.  This how to describes how to configure the BIOS to boot from an USB-key.

WARNING:  It is important that the configuration is reverted when e.g. the installation is done.  Otherwise the server may not boot consistently.

Procedure

1. Connect a screen and keyboard to the server.
   
   
2. Power on the server.
   
   
3. When following screen is shown, press the F2-key to enter the BIOS setup.
   
   
   
4. Use the up and down arrows to select USB Flash Drive Emulation Type
   
   
   
5. Use the + and - keys to select "Hard disk"
   
   
   
6. Press escape and select Save Changes and Exit.  Use RETURN to confirm.
   
   
   
   
7. At reboot press the F2-key to enter the BIOS setup again.
   
   
   
   
8. Use the up and down arrows to select Hard-Disk Drive Sequence
   
   
   
9. Use the +,- keys to move the "Hard-disk-emulated USB flash drive" as the first device
   
   
   
10. Press escape to get to the Save Changes and Exit menu.  Confirm using RETURN.