# Installation and Setup

This section provides how to install and setup Intel® iSCSI Boot components. The first step after hardware preparation is to program Intel iSCSI Boot firmware on an iSCSI Boot-capable adapter. See the Installing Firmware section below.

The default iSCSI Boot configuration uses DHCP. If using Static IP, it is necessary to set up the firmware for static IP configurations. See the section Firmware Setup.

Depending on the target OS to be booted from the iSCSI target disk volume, follow the detailed instructions in Microsoft* Windows Setup or Linux Setup.

## Installing Firmware

In order to enable Intel iSCSI Boot, the firmware should be loaded as Option ROM while booting the BIOS in the system. `"Intel(R) iSCSI Boot"` followed by the firmware version number is displayed, if the firmware is installed correctly.

If you are installing or upgrading Intel iSCSI Boot firmware on Intel PRO/1000 PT/PF Single/Dual/Quad Port Server Adapter, iSCSIUtl is a DOS utility software used to install the firmware. iSCSIUtl is not intended as a utility for LAN-On-Motherboard (LOM) implementations. If you are using an Intel iSCSI Boot-capable OEM server system, please refer to instructions provided from the OEM to enable Intel iSCSI Boot.

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