QLogic PXE Readme 
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Table of Contents

1.  Package Contents
2.  Supported Features
3.  System Configuration
4.  Supported Operating Systems
5.  Additional Notes
6.  Contacting Support 


1.  Package Contents 

The following list describes the files included for updating 
the adapter PXE under BIOS and UEFI environments for the 8100 Series Converged Network Adapters (CNA).


  * x8xyyyyy.bin - Combined binary file, which includes the binaries 
    for the firmware, PXE, FCode, UEFI, and BIOS.

  * update.bat - DOS batch file that calls the executable files to update 
    the adapter PXE in the BIOS environment.

  * FlasUtil.exe - Utility to update multi-boot code and firmware.

  * VPD.exe - Utility to update the adapter's Vital Product Data. 


2. Supported Adapters/Controllers

 * 8100 Series Converged Network Adapters


3. Supported Operating Systems

 * Please check the downloads section for your adapter model at www.qlogic.com or your OEM downloads site for a list of compatible  operating systems.


4. Installing the Software

4.1.  System Configuration

This section provides user notes regarding the BIOS PXE (Preboot Execution 
Environment) feature contained in the 8100 Series CNA multi-boot package. 

PXE Boot Code is already included in the Boot Code image: x8xyyyyy.bin.

  * For flashing the BIOS PXE code, refer to the BIOS Readme.txt file.


QLogic Banner during POST

  When the server powers on there will be two QLogic PXE banner displays 
  per adapter similar to the example below (see notes).


    Qlogic PCI 3.O PXE V1.xx 
    Copyright (c) 2010 Qlogic Corporation
    Port1 MAC=00 18 8B FF EE F9 
    PXE boot is disabled. Press <Ctrl-T> to enable within 5 sec.........


  When PXE boot is enabled on an adapter port, the next system reboot will
  show the following PXE banner display on the modified port (see notes).  

    Qlogic PCI 3.O PXE V1.xx 
    Copyright (c) 2010 Qlogic Corporation
    Port2 MAC=00 18 8B FF EE FB
    PXE boot is enabled. Press <Ctrl-T> to disable within 5 sec.........


Notes: 

  PCI 3.0 compliant server: QLogic PCI 3.0 PXE v1.xx will be displayed.
  PCI 2.1 compliant Server: Qlogic PXE v1.xx will be displayed.
  PXE boot is disabled on the adapter ports by default.

  
Enable QLogic PXE 

  The following shows the response when the PXE gets enabled after selecting
  the Ctrl-T key sequence.


    Qlogic PCI 3.O PXE V1.xx 
    Copyright (c) 2010 Qlogic Corporation
    Port1 MAC=00 18 8B FF EE F9 
    PXE boot is disabled. Press <Ctrl-T> to enable within 5 sec.........
    <Ctrl-T> was pressed and PXE boot is enabled.

  The following shows the response when the PXE gets disabled after selecting
  the Ctrl-T key sequence.


    Qlogic PCI 3.O PXE V1.xx 
    Copyright (c) 2010 Qlogic Corporation
    Port2 MAC=00 18 8B FF EE FB
    PXE boot is enabled. Press <Ctrl-T> to disable within 5 sec.........
    <Ctrl-T> was pressed and PXE boot is disabled.

Setup for PXE boot:
  Power on the server and Press F(x) to access the
  System Configuration and Boot Management Menu.   
  Select QLogic NIC(PXE) entry and move it to the 1st Boot option. 
  Reboot the server.

  Qlogic PXE Bootprom will automatically detect the PXE/Jumpstart Server and start 
  the OS installation once the Operating SYstem is selected.

Notes: 

  1.The following error may occur, if Qlogic PXE detects that the link 
  is down:

  PXE NICStartUp:  Link is down


  2. The following error may occur, if Qlogic PXE did not detect a Boot
   Server:

  Client MAC Addr: xx xx xx xx xx xx GUID ....
  PXE-E51: No DHCP or Proxy DHCP offers were received.
  PXE-M0F: Exit Qlogic PXE ROM.
  ...
  ...

  3. After Ctrl-T is pressed, server requires warm reboot (Ctrl-Alt-Del)
   for the change to take effect.


5. Additional Notes 

  IMPORTANT:  When installing an operating system from the PXE Server,
  please ensure the selected operating system supports the CNA adapter
  relative to the BIOS or the UEFI environment.  Also ensure the 
  supporting NIC and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) drivers for 
  your CNA are loaded on the PXE Server.

  

6. Contacting Support 
   For further assistance, contact QLogic Technical Support at:
   http://support.qlogic.com

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