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gPXE README File | ||
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gPXE is an implementation of the PXE specification for network | ||
booting, with extensions to allow additional features such as booting | ||
via HTTP, iSCSI, and AoE. | ||
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In generally, gPXE is compatible with the industry-standard PXE | ||
specification, and also supports Etherboot .nbi file loading and some | ||
additional protocols and features. | ||
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For more detailed information about gPXE, please visit our project | ||
website at: http://etherboot.org/ | ||
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BUILDING gPXE IMAGE FROM SOURCE | ||
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If you don't want to install development tools, and have access to the | ||
Web, you can get gPXE and Etherboot ROM images made on demand from | ||
http://rom-o-matic.net/ | ||
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If you would like to compile gPXE images from source, here are some tips. | ||
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We normally compile gPXE images on x86, 32-bit Linux machines. It is | ||
possible to also use x86-64 machines. We use gcc compiler options to | ||
create 32-bit output. | ||
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It is important to have the necessary software packages installed. A gcc-based | ||
toolchain is required. | ||
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The following packages (at least) are required: | ||
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- a gcc tool chain (gcc 3.x or gcc 4.x) | ||
- binutils | ||
- perl | ||
- syslinux | ||
- mtools | ||
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To test your environment, cd to the "src" directory and type: | ||
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make | ||
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You should see a lot of output, and when it stops, the "bin" directory | ||
should be populated with gPXE images and object files. | ||
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To learn more about what to build and how to use gPXE, please visit our | ||
project website at http://etherboot.org/ , particularly the "howto" section. | ||
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CONTACTING US | ||
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Pointers to our project mailing lists are on http://etherboot.org/ | ||
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Real-time help is often available on IRC on the #etherboot channel of | ||
irc.freenode.net. | ||
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