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How to Configure Boot Order - Complete Guide

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How to Configure Boot Order - Complete Guide

Question: How do I set the boot order for my VM?

Answer: Configure boot priority in VM settings

Understanding Boot Order

What is Boot Order?

Boot order determines which device your VM tries to boot from first. Common order:

  1. DVD/CD (installation)
  2. Hard Disk (normal boot)
  3. Network (PXE boot)
  4. USB

How to Configure Boot Order (Web UI)

Step 1: Edit VM Options

  1. Select VM → Options tab
  2. Find Boot Order
  3. Click configure button
  4. Check devices to enable
  5. Drag to reorder

Step 2: Save

Click OK

How to Configure Boot Order (CLI)

Boot from Disk First

qm set 100 --boot order=scsi0

Boot from DVD, then Disk

qm set 100 --boot order=ide2;scsi0

Boot from Network

qm set 100 --boot order=net0

Multiple Devices

qm set 100 --boot order=ide2;scsi0;net0

Boot Order Examples

Windows Installation

# 1. Attach ISO
qm set 100 --ide2 local:iso/windows.iso,media=cdrom
 
# 2. Boot from ISO
qm set 100 --boot order=ide2
 
# 3. After install, change boot to disk
qm set 100 --boot order=scsi0

Linux Installation

# Boot from ISO
qm set 100 --boot order=ide2;scsi0

Network Install

# PXE boot only
qm set 100 --boot order=net0

Keywords

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