How to boot from a Network Device (PXE) ?

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Step 1: Make sure the Mini PC and the network boot device are on the same local network. Connect the Mini PC to the same router as the network boot device using an Ethernet cable.

Step 2:  Press the power button and immediately press F7 repeatedly to enter the boot menu, then select “Enter Setup” to access the BIOS.
(Or press the
Delete key repeatedly immediately after pressing the power button to enter the BIOS settings)

Step 3:The setup method varies slightly depending on the platform. Please follow the instructions according to your platform:

(1) Jasper Lake platform (N5105, N5095, N5100, N4500, e.g., Quieter3, PCG02 Pro, Overclock3, etc.)

Alder Lake-N platform (N95, N100, N97, N50, N200, e.g., Quieter4, PCG02 Pro, Overclock4, etc.)

Twin Lake platform(N150,e.g.,Quieter 4,Overclock 4, etc

Go to AdvancedNetwork Stack ConfigurationNetwork StackEnabledIPv4 PXE Support

Enabled.

(1) Gemini Lake platform (J4125, J4105, N4020, N4000, e.g., Quieter2, PCG02, etc.):

Go to Chipset → Common Function → Network Stack Configuration Network Stack

EnabledIPv4 PXE SupportEnabled.

Step 4: Press F4 to quickly save and exit.

(Or go to Save & Exit → Save Changes and Exit → Yes to save the changes and exit.)

Step 5: When the mini PC restarts, press F7 repeatedly to enter the boot menu, then select UEFI:PXE IPv4 Realtek PCIe Family Controller and press Enter to boot from Network boot device .