Essential Guide: How To Pxe Boot Surface Book 2 For It Pros

PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) booting is a method of starting a computer without using a local operating system or storage device. Instead, the computer loads an operating system or other software over the network. This can be useful for troubleshooting, deploying operating systems, or performing other tasks that require a network connection.

In this blog post, we will show you how to PXE boot a Surface Book 2. We will cover everything from preparing your hardware to configuring your network settings.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

• A Surface Book 2
• A USB drive or network adapter
• A PXE server
• An operating system image (optional)

Preparing Your Hardware

1. Insert the USB drive or network adapter into your Surface Book 2.
2. Restart your Surface Book 2.
3. Press the F12 key repeatedly during startup to enter the boot menu.
4. Select the USB drive or **network adapter** from the boot menu.

Configuring Your Network Settings

1. Once your Surface Book 2 has booted from the USB drive or network adapter, you will need to configure your network settings.
2. To do this, press the F8 key to open the **Network Configuration** menu.
3. Select the Network Adapter tab.
4. Select your network adapter from the list.
5. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for your network.
6. Press the Enter key to save your changes.

Booting from the PXE Server

1. Once your network settings are configured, you can boot from the PXE server.
2. To do this, press the F10 key to open the **Boot Options** menu.
3. Select the PXE Network option from the list.
4. Press the Enter key to boot from the PXE server.

Installing an Operating System (Optional)

If you want to install an operating system on your Surface Book 2, you can do so after you have booted from the PXE server.

1. To do this, select the Install Operating System option from the PXE server menu.
2. Follow the prompts to install the operating system.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble PXE booting your Surface Book 2, here are a few things you can try:

• Make sure that your USB drive or network adapter is properly inserted.
• Make sure that your network settings are configured correctly.
• Make sure that your PXE server is running and accessible.
• Try using a different USB drive or network adapter.
• Try resetting your Surface Book 2 to its default settings.

In a nutshell

PXE booting is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. By following the steps in this blog post, you can easily PXE boot your Surface Book 2.

Quick Answers to Your FAQs

Q: What are the benefits of PXE booting?

A: PXE booting can be used for a variety of purposes, including troubleshooting, deploying operating systems, and performing other tasks that require a network connection.

Q: What are the requirements for PXE booting?

A: To PXE boot, you will need a Surface Book 2, a USB drive or network adapter, a PXE server, and an operating system image (optional).

Q: How do I configure my network settings for PXE booting?

A: To configure your network settings for PXE booting, you will need to press the F8 key to open the Network Configuration menu. From there, you can select your network adapter and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for your network.

Q: How do I boot from the PXE server?

A: To boot from the PXE server, you will need to press the F10 key to open the Boot Options menu. From there, you can select the PXE Network option and press the Enter key.

Q: How do I install an operating system using PXE boot?

A: To install an operating system using PXE boot, you will need to select the Install Operating System option from the PXE server menu. From there, you can follow the prompts to install the operating system.