HP Compaq dx2300 and dx2308 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition

Remote System Installation
Remote System Installation allows you to start and set up the system using the software and configuration
information located on a network server by initiating the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). The Remote
System Installation feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for
the following tasks:
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Formatting a hard drive
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Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs
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Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM
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Configuring the system BIOS settings
To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message
appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is booting up. Follow the
instructions on the screen to continue the process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting
that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot.
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