Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is a standardized client-server interface that allows a computer to load an Operating System (OS) image over a network connection. It is used to replace a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive or compact disc (CD) for quick OS installation.
For the client and server to boot, PXE requires a client’s PXE-supported network interface card (NIC) firmware or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a network with configured Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server, and another imaging server.
Note: For Razer Blade 14” (2022) | RZ09-0427x, make sure to update to the latest BIOS version.
Step-by-step process on how to enable PXE
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On your Razer Blade, go to BIOS > "Advanced".
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Select "Network Stack Configuration".
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Set "Network Stack" to "Enabled".
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Go to "Save & Exit".
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Select "Save Changes and Reset".
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Ensure the Razer Blade is connected to a working LAN, then select "Yes".
To check if PXE is successfully enabled, go to BIOS > “Boot”. There should be two additional boot options for PXE IP4 and IP6 similar to the image below (typically at #2 and #3). If the options are unavailable, this means that your Razer Blade does not support PXE.
